US Bridges

CR 361 over Blue Creek

Fair

Taylor County, Florida · 17 MI North of SR 51 · Structure no. 380062

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 361 over Blue Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 361 over Blue Creek in Taylor County, Florida. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 75 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,602 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

CarriesCR 361
CrossesBlue Creek
Location17 MI North of SR 51
RouteCounty Highway 361
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.82472, -83.57611
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2024)
Projected traffic2,602 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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 361 over Blue Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is CR 361 over Blue 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CR 361 over Blue Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 361 over Blue Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns CR 361 over Blue Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.