US Bridges

CR168 over Unnamed Branch

FairPosted for load

Escambia County, Florida · 3.25 MI East of CR 99 · Structure no. 480025

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
53 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR168 over Unnamed Branch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR168 over Unnamed Branch in Escambia County, Florida. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 868 by 2045. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCR168
CrossesUnnamed Branch
Location3.25 MI East of CR 99
RouteCounty Highway 168
CountyEscambia County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.98672, -87.37308
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating28.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2023)
Projected traffic868 by 2045
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR168 over Unnamed Branch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR168 over Unnamed 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does CR168 over Unnamed Branch carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR168 over Unnamed Branch?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR168 over Unnamed Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.