US Bridges

SR22 over Branch

Good

Bay County, Florida · 0.5 Mi. East of SR30A · Structure no. 460062

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR22 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR22 over Branch in Bay County, Florida. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 18,800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,618 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).

CarriesSR22
CrossesBranch
Location0.5 Mi. East of SR30A
RouteState Highway 22
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.15293, -85.5853
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,800 (2022)
Projected traffic32,618 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.9 mi (69 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR22 over Branch built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR22 over Branch 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR22 over Branch carry?

About 18,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR22 over Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR22 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.