US Bridges

Robinson Branch-Br over Robinson Branch

Good

Columbia County, Florida · National Forest · Structure no. 080504000003109

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Robinson Branch-Br over Robinson Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Robinson Branch-Br over Robinson Branch in Columbia County, Florida. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2045. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesRobinson Branch-Br
CrossesRobinson Branch
LocationNational Forest
RouteFederal Lands Road 236
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.28946, -82.56605
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (—)
Projected traffic15 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 10 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 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Robinson Branch-Br over Robinson Branch?

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