US Bridges

Yancey Road over Unnamed Branch

PoorPosted for load

Holmes County, Florida · 2.8 Miles North of SR 2 · Structure no. 524132

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Yancey Road over Unnamed Branch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Yancey Road over Unnamed Branch in Holmes County, Florida. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesYancey Road
CrossesUnnamed Branch
Location2.8 Miles North of SR 2
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.98656, -85.84077
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating17.3 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2023)
Projected traffic60 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 Yancey Road over Unnamed Branch built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Yancey Road over Unnamed 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Yancey Road over Unnamed Branch carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Yancey Road over Unnamed Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Yancey Road over Unnamed Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.