US Bridges

SR73 over Dunham Branch

Good

Calhoun County, Florida · 1.6MI. N of SR71 · Structure no. 470025

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR73 over Dunham Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR73 over Dunham Branch in Calhoun County, Florida. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 76 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,908 by 2044. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSR73
CrossesDunham Branch
Location1.6MI. N of SR71
RouteState Highway 73
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.24939, -85.22778
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 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 traffic1,100 (2022)
Projected traffic1,908 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 SR73 over Dunham Branch built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is SR73 over Dunham 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 SR73 over Dunham Branch carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SR73 over Dunham Branch?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SR73 over Dunham Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.