US Bridges

US319 SR261 over SR61 Thomasville Rd.

Good

Leon County, Florida · 0.25MI. North of I10 · Structure no. 550122

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Steel Continuous
Length
994 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US319 SR261 over SR61 Thomasville Rd. is a steel continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US319 SR261 over SR61 Thomasville Rd. in Leon 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 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,555 by 2044. The structure is 994 ft (303 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesUS319 SR261
CrossesSR61 Thomasville Rd.
Location0.25MI. North of I10
RouteU.S. Route 319
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.50622, -84.24977
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length994 ft (303 m)
Longest span243 ft (74.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2022)
Projected traffic22,555 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US319 SR261 over SR61 Thomasville Rd. built?

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

What condition is US319 SR261 over SR61 Thomasville Rd. 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US319 SR261 over SR61 Thomasville Rd. carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US319 SR261 over SR61 Thomasville Rd.?

The structure is 994 ft (303 m) long with a longest span of 243 ft (74.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US319 SR261 over SR61 Thomasville Rd.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.