US Bridges

Forest Road 6 over Lake Holes Branch

FairPosted for load

Baker County, Florida · John Bethea State Forest · Structure no. 270080

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11
2023 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Forest Road 6 over Lake Holes Branch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Forest Road 6 over Lake Holes Branch in Baker County, Florida. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 11 vehicles a day, projected to reach 21 by 2045. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesForest Road 6
CrossesLake Holes Branch
LocationJohn Bethea State Forest
RouteState Lands Road 0
CountyBaker County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.55278, -82.2825
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.1 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckOpen grating
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11 (2023)
Projected traffic21 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation 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 Forest Road 6 over Lake Holes Branch built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Forest Road 6 over Lake Holes 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Forest Road 6 over Lake Holes Branch carry?

About 11 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Forest Road 6 over Lake Holes Branch?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Forest Road 6 over Lake Holes Branch?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.