US Bridges

New Bridge Road over Gully Branch

PoorPosted for load

Gadsden County, Florida · 2.4 MI S CR268 · Structure no. 500805

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2023 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

New Bridge Road over Gully Branch is a steel truss - thru carrying New Bridge Road over Gully Branch in Gadsden County, Florida. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, 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 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesNew Bridge Road
CrossesGully Branch
Location2.4 MI S CR268
RouteState Lands Road 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.47017, -84.43944
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating18.4 US tons
Inventory rating10.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 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
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 New Bridge Road over Gully Branch built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Bridge Road over Gully Branch 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 July 2023.

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

About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is New Bridge Road over Gully Branch?

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

Who owns New Bridge Road over Gully Branch?

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