US Bridges

CR 372 - Surf Road over Buckhorn Creek

Good

Wakulla County, Florida · 1.2 Miles East of US319 · Structure no. 590024

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 372 - Surf Road over Buckhorn Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 372 - Surf Road over Buckhorn Creek in Wakulla County, Florida. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 73 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 880 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 372 - Surf Road
CrossesBuckhorn Creek
Location1.2 Miles East of US319
RouteCounty Highway 372
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.04881, -84.46211
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2023)
Projected traffic880 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$400,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 372 - Surf Road over Buckhorn Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is CR 372 - Surf Road over Buckhorn Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does CR 372 - Surf Road over Buckhorn Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 372 - Surf Road over Buckhorn Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns CR 372 - Surf Road over Buckhorn Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.