US Bridges

US-301 (SR-200) over Long Branch

Fair

Duval County, Florida · 0.3 Mi. S. of SR-228 · Structure no. 720024

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-301 (SR-200) over Long Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US-301 (SR-200) over Long Branch in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 70 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 24,500 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,508 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-301 (SR-200)
CrossesLong Branch
Location0.3 Mi. S. of SR-228
RouteU.S. Route 301
CountyDuval County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.19583, -82.01694
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.6 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 traffic24,500 (2022)
Projected traffic42,508 by 2044
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

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 US-301 (SR-200) over Long Branch built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is US-301 (SR-200) over Long 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 US-301 (SR-200) over Long Branch carry?

About 24,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is US-301 (SR-200) over Long Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US-301 (SR-200) over Long Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.