US Bridges

Guidy Lane over Unnamed Branch

FairPosted for load

Escambia County, Florida · 0.1MI S of Greenbrier Blv · Structure no. 484023

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,800
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Guidy Lane over Unnamed Branch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Guidy Lane over Unnamed Branch in Escambia County, Florida. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 9,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,003 by 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGuidy Lane
CrossesUnnamed Branch
Location0.1MI S of Greenbrier Blv
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEscambia County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.54553, -87.24731
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.4 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,800 (2023)
Projected traffic17,003 by 2045
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Guidy Lane over Unnamed Branch built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Guidy Lane 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Guidy Lane over Unnamed Branch carry?

About 9,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Guidy Lane over Unnamed Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Guidy Lane over Unnamed Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.