US Bridges

164th Street over Little River

PoorPosted for load

Suwannee County, Florida · 0.65 MI East of CR 49 · Structure no. 374004

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
88 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
51
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

164th Street over Little River is a steel culvert carrying 164th Street over Little River in Suwannee County, Florida. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 51 vehicles a day, projected to reach 88 by 2042. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Carries164th Street
CrossesLittle River
Location0.65 MI East of CR 49
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.15333, -82.87639
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating18.4 US tons
Inventory rating11.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51 (2024)
Projected traffic88 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 164th Street over Little River built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is 164th Street over Little River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does 164th Street over Little River carry?

About 51 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is 164th Street over Little River?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns 164th Street over Little River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.