US Bridges

Tanner Lane over Fowler Branch

PoorPosted for load

Holmes County, Florida · 1.0 Mile N of CR160 · Structure no. 524231

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tanner Lane over Fowler Branch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tanner Lane over Fowler Branch in Holmes County, Florida. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 3 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesTanner Lane
CrossesFowler Branch
Location1.0 Mile N of CR160
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHolmes County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.92701, -85.95116
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating3 US tons
Inventory rating1.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2023)
Projected traffic17 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Tanner Lane over Fowler Branch built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tanner Lane over Fowler 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 Tanner Lane over Fowler Branch carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Tanner Lane over Fowler Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Tanner Lane over Fowler Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.