US Bridges

CR-196 over Jacks Branch

Fair

Escambia County, Florida · 1.5 MI East of SR-95 · Structure no. 484259

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
155 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-196 over Jacks Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR-196 over Jacks Branch in Escambia County, Florida. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,817 by 2042. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-196
CrossesJacks Branch
Location1.5 MI East of SR-95
RouteCounty Highway 196
CountyEscambia County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.67897, -87.32522
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating49.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2023)
Projected traffic3,817 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 CR-196 over Jacks Branch built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-196 over Jacks 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR-196 over Jacks Branch carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR-196 over Jacks Branch?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns CR-196 over Jacks Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.