US Bridges

SR20 over Hogpen Branch

Good

Calhoun County, Florida · 3.2MI. E of SR73 · Structure no. 470016

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR20 over Hogpen Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR20 over Hogpen Branch in Calhoun County, Florida. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 86 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 6,200 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,757 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesSR20
CrossesHogpen Branch
Location3.2MI. E of SR73
RouteState Highway 20
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.42589, -85.13997
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,200 (2022)
Projected traffic10,757 by 2044
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SR20 over Hogpen Branch built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

What condition is SR20 over Hogpen 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR20 over Hogpen Branch carry?

About 6,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SR20 over Hogpen Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SR20 over Hogpen Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.