Rice Machine Road over Rice Machine Branch
PoorHolmes County, Florida · 1.2 MI W Malcolm Taylo RD · Structure no. 524139
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 27 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rice Machine Road over Rice Machine Branch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rice Machine Road over Rice Machine Branch in Holmes County, Florida. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 2 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: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 66 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rice Machine Road over Rice Machine Branch built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rice Machine Road over Rice Machine 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Rice Machine Road over Rice Machine Branch carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Rice Machine Road over Rice Machine Branch?
The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Rice Machine Road over Rice Machine Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.