US Bridges

CR 157 over Unnamed Branch

Fair

Gadsden County, Florida · 1.4 MI South of CR 12A · Structure no. 504144

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
104 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,400
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 157 over Unnamed Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 157 over Unnamed 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 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 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,840 by 2042. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 157
CrossesUnnamed Branch
Location1.4 MI South of CR 12A
RouteCounty Highway 157
CountyGadsden County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.60786, -84.36348
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,400 (2022)
Projected traffic4,840 by 2042
Trucks6%
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 157 over Unnamed Branch built?

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

What condition is CR 157 over Unnamed 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 CR 157 over Unnamed Branch carry?

About 4,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 157 over Unnamed Branch?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns CR 157 over Unnamed Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.