US Bridges

Ulyss Road over Gum Slough

FairPosted for load

Jackson County, Florida · 1.3 MI E of Sellers Road · Structure no. 534016

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
46 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
44
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ulyss Road over Gum Slough is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ulyss Road over Gum Slough in Jackson County, Florida. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 44 vehicles a day, projected to reach 48 by 2043. The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUlyss Road
CrossesGum Slough
Location1.3 MI E of Sellers Road
CountyJackson County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.99251, -85.27302
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating7.1 US tons
Inventory rating5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length46 ft (14.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44 (2023)
Projected traffic48 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Ulyss Road over Gum Slough built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ulyss Road over Gum Slough 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Ulyss Road over Gum Slough carry?

About 44 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Ulyss Road over Gum Slough?

The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Ulyss Road over Gum Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.