US Bridges

Gully Branch Road over New River

PoorClosed to traffic

Franklin County, Florida · 5.9 Miles West of SR 67 · Structure no. 490827

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel Continuous
Length
140 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2023 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Gully Branch Road over New River is a steel continuous truss - thru carrying Gully Branch Road over New River in Franklin County, Florida. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 1 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 43 by 2043. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 11 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesGully Branch Road
CrossesNew River
Location5.9 Miles West of SR 67
RouteState Lands Road 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.95919, -84.71968
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure1 Imminent FailureMajor deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckOpen grating
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width11 ft (3.4 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2023)
Projected traffic43 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation 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 Gully Branch Road over New River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gully Branch Road over New River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Gully Branch Road over New River carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Gully Branch Road over New River?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 11 ft wide.

Who owns Gully Branch Road over New River?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.