US Bridges

US-27 (SR-20) over Gracie Branch

Good

Lafayette County, Florida · 1.1 Miles E. of CR-354 · Structure no. 330031

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-27 (SR-20) over Gracie Branch is a steel culvert carrying US-27 (SR-20) over Gracie Branch in Lafayette County, Florida. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 75 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,940 by 2045. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesUS-27 (SR-20)
CrossesGracie Branch
Location1.1 Miles E. of CR-354
RouteU.S. Route 27
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.04591, -83.07986
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2023)
Projected traffic6,940 by 2045
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US-27 (SR-20) over Gracie Branch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is US-27 (SR-20) over Gracie 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does US-27 (SR-20) over Gracie Branch carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US-27 (SR-20) over Gracie Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m).

Who owns US-27 (SR-20) over Gracie Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.