US Bridges

CR 375-SMITH Ck RD over Vause Branch

Fair

Wakulla County, Florida · 10.3 Miles West of US319 · Structure no. 590019

Built
1901
124 years old, rebuilt 1950
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 375-SMITH Ck RD over Vause Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CR 375-SMITH Ck RD over Vause Branch in Wakulla County, Florida. It was built in 1901 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 124 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 715 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 41 mi (66 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 375-SMITH Ck RD
CrossesVause Branch
Location10.3 Miles West of US319
RouteCounty Highway 375
CountyWakulla County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.09803, -84.62954
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2022)
Projected traffic715 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed41 mi (66 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 375-SMITH Ck RD over Vause Branch built?

It was built in 1901, making it 124 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.

What condition is CR 375-SMITH Ck RD over Vause Branch 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 375-SMITH Ck RD over Vause Branch carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is CR 375-SMITH Ck RD over Vause Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns CR 375-SMITH Ck RD over Vause Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.