US Bridges

Stephens Road over Thompson Pond Ditch

Fair

Jackson County, Florida · 0.08 MI S of Hamilton RD · Structure no. 534202

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stephens Road over Thompson Pond Ditch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stephens Road over Thompson Pond Ditch in Jackson County, Florida. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 165 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesStephens Road
CrossesThompson Pond Ditch
Location0.08 MI S of Hamilton RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJackson County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.75821, -84.99566
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2021)
Projected traffic165 by 2041
Trucks—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Stephens Road over Thompson Pond Ditch built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stephens Road over Thompson Pond Ditch 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 Stephens Road over Thompson Pond Ditch carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Stephens Road over Thompson Pond Ditch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Stephens Road over Thompson Pond Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.