US Bridges

CR 308 over Fruitland Swamp

Fair

Putnam County, Florida · 6.8 MI W of Crescent City · Structure no. 764013

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,400
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 308 over Fruitland Swamp is a concrete culvert carrying CR 308 over Fruitland Swamp 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,899 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCR 308
CrossesFruitland Swamp
Location6.8 MI W of Crescent City
RouteCounty Highway 308
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.43236, -81.61803
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2023)
Projected traffic5,899 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 CR 308 over Fruitland Swamp built?

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

What condition is CR 308 over Fruitland Swamp 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 CR 308 over Fruitland Swamp carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is CR 308 over Fruitland Swamp?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns CR 308 over Fruitland Swamp?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.