US Bridges

Robinson Branch-Br over Robinson Branch

FairPosted for load

Columbia County, Florida · National Forest · Structure no. 080504000002002

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Robinson Branch-Br over Robinson Branch is a steel other carrying Robinson Branch-Br over Robinson Branch in Columbia County, Florida. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7 by 2045. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesRobinson Branch-Br
CrossesRobinson Branch
LocationNational Forest
RouteFederal Lands Road 233
CountyColumbia County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.28937, -82.60655
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (—)
Projected traffic7 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Robinson Branch-Br over Robinson Branch built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Robinson Branch-Br over Robinson 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Robinson Branch-Br over Robinson Branch carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is Robinson Branch-Br over Robinson Branch?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Robinson Branch-Br over Robinson Branch?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.