US Bridges

Buck Siding Road over Ditch

Poor

Franklin County, Florida · 4.58 Miles East of SR 65 · Structure no. 490843

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

About this bridge

Buck Siding Road over Ditch is a steel continuous truss - thru carrying Buck Siding Road over Ditch 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 4 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.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 43 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 11 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBuck Siding Road
CrossesDitch
Location4.58 Miles East of SR 65
RouteState Lands Road 0
CountyFranklin County
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.88306, -84.90389
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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckOpen grating
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 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 closed3.1 mi (5 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 Buck Siding Road over Ditch built?

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

What condition is Buck Siding Road over Ditch 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Buck Siding Road over Ditch carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Buck Siding Road over Ditch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 11 ft wide.

Who owns Buck Siding Road over Ditch?

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