US Bridges

CR 153-IRON Br RD over Ochlockonee Relief

Poor

Gadsden County, Florida · 4.0 MI East of US27/SR63 · Structure no. 504147

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
87 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
5,500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 153-IRON Br RD over Ochlockonee Relief is a steel culvert carrying CR 153-IRON Br RD over Ochlockonee Relief in Gadsden County, Florida. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 years old, older 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,543 by 2043. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 153-IRON Br RD
CrossesOchlockonee Relief
Location4.0 MI East of US27/SR63
RouteCounty Highway 153
CountyGadsden County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.58933, -84.36224
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans12
Design loadHL 93
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2023)
Projected traffic9,543 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 153-IRON Br RD over Ochlockonee Relief built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 153-IRON Br RD over Ochlockonee Relief 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does CR 153-IRON Br RD over Ochlockonee Relief carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 153-IRON Br RD over Ochlockonee Relief?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.3 m).

Who owns CR 153-IRON Br RD over Ochlockonee Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.