US Bridges

Thompson RD CR280 over Long Branch

Fair

Jackson County, Florida · 0.6 Miles West of SR 73 · Structure no. 534001

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thompson RD CR280 over Long Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Thompson RD CR280 over Long Branch in Jackson County, Florida. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesThompson RD CR280
CrossesLong Branch
Location0.6 Miles West of SR 73
RouteCounty Highway 280
CountyJackson County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.72542, -85.24109
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 inspectionMay 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2023)
Projected traffic120 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Thompson RD CR280 over Long Branch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Thompson RD CR280 over Long 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Thompson RD CR280 over Long Branch carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Thompson RD CR280 over Long Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns Thompson RD CR280 over Long Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.