US Bridges

SR73 over Branch

Fair

Jackson County, Florida · 5.2MI N. of County Line · Structure no. 530035

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR73 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR73 over Branch in Jackson County, Florida. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 83 years old, older 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,205 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesSR73
CrossesBranch
Location5.2MI N. of County Line
RouteState Highway 73
CountyJackson County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.63914, -85.19475
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2022)
Projected traffic5,205 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR73 over Branch built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is SR73 over 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR73 over Branch carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR73 over Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR73 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.