US Bridges

SR65 over Popular Branch

Fair

Franklin County, Florida · 18.9 Miles N of US98 · Structure no. 490022

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,898
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR65 over Popular Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR65 over Popular Branch in Franklin County, Florida. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 77 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 1,898 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,293 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesSR65
CrossesPopular Branch
Location18.9 Miles N of US98
RouteState Highway 65
CountyFranklin County
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.93559, -84.97675
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating43.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,898 (2022)
Projected traffic3,293 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR65 over Popular Branch built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is SR65 over Popular 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR65 over Popular Branch carry?

About 1,898 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR65 over Popular Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns SR65 over Popular Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.