US Bridges

CR 181 over Timber Branch

Good

Holmes County, Florida · 3.9 Miles West of SR 81 · Structure no. 520052

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 181 over Timber Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CR 181 over Timber Branch in Holmes County, Florida. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 495 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 181
CrossesTimber Branch
Location3.9 Miles West of SR 81
RouteCounty Highway 181
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.88276, -85.99579
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating30.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2023)
Projected traffic495 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 CR 181 over Timber Branch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 181 over Timber Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does CR 181 over Timber Branch carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is CR 181 over Timber Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns CR 181 over Timber Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.