US Bridges

Good Morning ST over Chickenhouse Branch

Fair

Gulf County, Florida · 0.05 MI S of US98/SR30 · Structure no. 514070

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
160 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
165
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Good Morning ST over Chickenhouse Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Good Morning ST over Chickenhouse Branch in Gulf County, Florida. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 165 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 181 by 2043. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGood Morning ST
CrossesChickenhouse Branch
Location0.05 MI S of US98/SR30
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.86233, -85.33789
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic165 (2023)
Projected traffic181 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Good Morning ST over Chickenhouse Branch built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Good Morning ST over Chickenhouse 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Good Morning ST over Chickenhouse Branch carry?

About 165 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Good Morning ST over Chickenhouse Branch?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Good Morning ST over Chickenhouse Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.