US Bridges

Victoria Avenue over Tidal Branch

PoorClosed to traffic

Gulf County, Florida · 0.1 MI North of US98/SR30 · Structure no. 514060

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Victoria Avenue over Tidal Branch is a steel other carrying Victoria Avenue over Tidal Branch in Gulf County, Florida. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 1 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 95 by 2043. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesVictoria Avenue
CrossesTidal Branch
Location0.1 MI North of US98/SR30
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGulf County
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.8425, -85.31998
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.
Superstructure1 Imminent FailureMajor deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry4: 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 rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2023)
Projected traffic95 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 Victoria Avenue over Tidal Branch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Victoria Avenue over Tidal 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Victoria Avenue over Tidal Branch carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Victoria Avenue over Tidal Branch?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Victoria Avenue over Tidal Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.