US Bridges

CR 259-TRAM Road over Caney Branch

Good

Jefferson County, Florida · 1.35 Miles West of SR 59 · Structure no. 540046

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 259-TRAM Road over Caney Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CR 259-TRAM Road over Caney Branch in Jefferson County, Florida. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 990 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 259-TRAM Road
CrossesCaney Branch
Location1.35 Miles West of SR 59
RouteCounty Highway 259
CountyJefferson County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.3584, -84.0128
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating43.1 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2023)
Projected traffic990 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 CR 259-TRAM Road over Caney Branch built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 259-TRAM Road over Caney Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does CR 259-TRAM Road over Caney Branch carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 259-TRAM Road over Caney Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns CR 259-TRAM Road over Caney Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.