US Bridges

CR309D (bardin Rd) over Rice Creek

FairPosted for load

Putnam County, Florida · 1 MI North of SR 100 · Structure no. 764005

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
250 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR309D (bardin Rd) over Rice Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CR309D (bardin Rd) over Rice Creek in Putnam County, Florida. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,338 by 2042. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesCR309D (bardin Rd)
CrossesRice Creek
Location1 MI North of SR 100
RouteCounty Highway 309D
CountyPutnam County
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.69333, -81.72389
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24.5 US tons
Inventory rating18.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans8
Design loadUnknown
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2023)
Projected traffic4,338 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR309D (bardin Rd) over Rice Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR309D (bardin Rd) over Rice Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does CR309D (bardin Rd) over Rice Creek carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is CR309D (bardin Rd) over Rice Creek?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR309D (bardin Rd) over Rice Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.