US Bridges

CR 160 over Fowler Branch

Poor

Holmes County, Florida · 1.6 Miles East of SR 81 · Structure no. 520017

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 160 over Fowler Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CR 160 over Fowler Branch in Holmes County, Florida. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 160
CrossesFowler Branch
Location1.6 Miles East of SR 81
RouteCounty Highway 160
CountyHolmes County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.92175, -85.93347
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic220 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$311,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 160 over Fowler Branch built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 160 over Fowler 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 2023.

How much traffic does CR 160 over Fowler Branch carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is CR 160 over Fowler Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns CR 160 over Fowler Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.