US Bridges

Bauer Road over Judd Branch

Good

Escambia County, Florida · 0.6MI N of Gulf Beach HWY · Structure no. 484224

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,300
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bauer Road over Judd Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Bauer Road over Judd Branch in Escambia County, Florida. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,726 by 2044. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBauer Road
CrossesJudd Branch
Location0.6MI N of Gulf Beach HWY
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.33097, -87.40349
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2023)
Projected traffic5,726 by 2044
Trucks8%
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 Bauer Road over Judd Branch built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bauer Road over Judd 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Bauer Road over Judd Branch carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Bauer Road over Judd Branch?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Bauer Road over Judd Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.