US Bridges

NW 25th Drive over Little Alapaha River

FairPosted for load

Hamilton County, Florida · 0.7 MI East of US 129 · Structure no. 324235

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
67 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
51
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW 25th Drive over Little Alapaha River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NW 25th Drive over Little Alapaha River in Hamilton County, Florida. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 51 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 88 by 2042. The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNW 25th Drive
CrossesLittle Alapaha River
Location0.7 MI East of US 129
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHamilton County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.56942, -82.98575
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating13.1 US tons
Inventory rating10.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length67 ft (20.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51 (2023)
Projected traffic88 by 2042
Trucks2%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NW 25th Drive over Little Alapaha River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW 25th Drive over Little Alapaha River 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does NW 25th Drive over Little Alapaha River carry?

About 51 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is NW 25th Drive over Little Alapaha River?

The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns NW 25th Drive over Little Alapaha River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.