US Bridges

South Long Street over Joe Lamb Branch

PoorPosted for load

Gulf County, Florida · 0.85 Miles North of CR386 · Structure no. 514073

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
44
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Long Street over Joe Lamb Branch is a steel other carrying South Long Street over Joe Lamb Branch in Gulf County, Florida. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 44 vehicles a day, projected to reach 48 by 2043. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSouth Long Street
CrossesJoe Lamb Branch
Location0.85 Miles North of CR386
CountyGulf County
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.98872, -85.37849
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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44 (2023)
Projected traffic48 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 South Long Street over Joe Lamb Branch built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Long Street over Joe Lamb 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does South Long Street over Joe Lamb Branch carry?

About 44 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is South Long Street over Joe Lamb Branch?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns South Long Street over Joe Lamb Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.