US Bridges

Tram Road over Shepherd Branch

Good

Leon County, Florida · 1.0 MI E of US319/SR261 · Structure no. 554026

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tram Road over Shepherd Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Tram Road over Shepherd Branch in Leon County, Florida. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,300 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesTram Road
CrossesShepherd Branch
Location1.0 MI E of US319/SR261
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLeon County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.37689, -84.22035
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2022)
Projected traffic3,300 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Tram Road over Shepherd Branch built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tram Road over Shepherd 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Tram Road over Shepherd Branch carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Tram Road over Shepherd Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns Tram Road over Shepherd Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.