US Bridges

CR 59 over Unnamed Branch

Poor

Leon County, Florida · 0.48 Miles N of US90/SR10 · Structure no. 550012

Built
1901
124 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 59 over Unnamed Branch is a steel culvert carrying CR 59 over Unnamed Branch in Leon County, Florida. It was built in 1901 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 124 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.

It carries about 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,540 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 59
CrossesUnnamed Branch
Location0.48 Miles N of US90/SR10
RouteCounty Highway 59
CountyLeon County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.52589, -84.04898
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2022)
Projected traffic1,540 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 59 over Unnamed Branch built?

It was built in 1901, making it 124 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

What condition is CR 59 over Unnamed Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does CR 59 over Unnamed Branch carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is CR 59 over Unnamed Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).

Who owns CR 59 over Unnamed Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.