US Bridges

Palmview Road over Unnamed Branch

Fair

Jackson County, Florida · 0.2 MI E of Woodrest RD · Structure no. 534169

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
65 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Palmview Road over Unnamed Branch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Palmview Road over Unnamed Branch in Jackson County, Florida. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 66 by 2041. The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPalmview Road
CrossesUnnamed Branch
Location0.2 MI E of Woodrest RD
CountyJackson County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.81101, -85.45489
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating31 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length65 ft (19.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2021)
Projected traffic66 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Palmview Road over Unnamed Branch built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Palmview Road over Unnamed 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 Palmview Road over Unnamed Branch carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Palmview Road over Unnamed Branch?

The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Palmview Road over Unnamed Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.