US Bridges

SR81 over Branch

Fair

Holmes County, Florida · 7.7MI. North of US90 SR10 · Structure no. 520090

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,050
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR81 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR81 over Branch in Holmes County, Florida. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 47 years old, older 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 2,050 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,557 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

Location

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CarriesSR81
CrossesBranch
Location7.7MI. North of US90 SR10
RouteState Highway 81
CountyHolmes County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.82972, -85.95489
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,050 (2022)
Projected traffic3,557 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR81 over Branch built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is SR81 over 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR81 over Branch carry?

About 2,050 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR81 over Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR81 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.