US Bridges

Smith Chapel Road over Unnamed Branch

Fair

Holmes County, Florida · 0.48 MI West of CR 177A · Structure no. 524152

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
38 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
22
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smith Chapel Road over Unnamed Branch is a steel culvert carrying Smith Chapel Road over Unnamed Branch in Holmes County, Florida. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 5 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 22 vehicles a day, projected to reach 38 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSmith Chapel Road
CrossesUnnamed Branch
Location0.48 MI West of CR 177A
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHolmes County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.97897, -85.77864
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22 (2023)
Projected traffic38 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Smith Chapel Road over Unnamed Branch built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Smith Chapel Road over Unnamed 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Smith Chapel Road over Unnamed Branch carry?

About 22 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Smith Chapel Road over Unnamed Branch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Smith Chapel Road over Unnamed Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.