US Bridges

Wa Clark Road over John Branch

Fair

Holmes County, Florida · 0.3 MI W of CR 177 · Structure no. 524224

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wa Clark Road over John Branch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wa Clark Road over John Branch in Holmes County, Florida. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 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 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesWa Clark Road
CrossesJohn Branch
Location0.3 MI W of CR 177
CountyHolmes County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.98269, -85.74836
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating45.4 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2021)
Projected traffic60 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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 Wa Clark Road over John Branch built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wa Clark Road over John 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Wa Clark Road over John Branch carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Wa Clark Road over John Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Wa Clark Road over John Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.