US Bridges

CR 153-IRON Br RD over Unnamed Branch

Poor

Gadsden County, Florida · 2.46 Miles South of CR12A · Structure no. 504149

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 153-IRON Br RD over Unnamed Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CR 153-IRON Br RD over Unnamed Branch 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,210 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 153-IRON Br RD
CrossesUnnamed Branch
Location2.46 Miles South of CR12A
RouteCounty Highway 153
CountyGadsden County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.60369, -84.37778
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2023)
Projected traffic1,210 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Unnamed Branch built?

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

What condition is CR 153-IRON Br RD over Unnamed 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 153-IRON Br RD over Unnamed Branch carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 153-IRON Br RD over Unnamed Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns CR 153-IRON Br RD over Unnamed Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.