US Bridges

George Johnson RD over Big Branch

PoorPosted for load

Holmes County, Florida · 0.9 Miles South of SR 2 · Structure no. 524167

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

George Johnson RD over Big Branch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying George Johnson RD over Big Branch in Holmes County, Florida. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 66 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGeorge Johnson RD
CrossesBig Branch
Location0.9 Miles South of SR 2
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.94611, -85.69722
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 rating13 US tons
Inventory rating9 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2022)
Projected traffic66 by 2042
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 George Johnson RD over Big Branch built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is George Johnson RD over Big 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does George Johnson RD over Big Branch carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is George Johnson RD over Big Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns George Johnson RD over Big Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.