US Bridges

Orange Avenue over Master Drainage Ditch

Fair

Leon County, Florida · 0.6 Miles East of SR 61 · Structure no. 555157

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
4,298 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Orange Avenue over Master Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Orange Avenue over Master Drainage Ditch in Leon County, Florida. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 21,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,650 by 2043. The structure is 4,298 ft (1,310 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOrange Avenue
CrossesMaster Drainage Ditch
Location0.6 Miles East of SR 61
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.41274, -84.27161
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length4,298 ft (1,310 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,500 (2023)
Projected traffic23,650 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Orange Avenue over Master Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Orange Avenue over Master Drainage Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Orange Avenue over Master Drainage Ditch carry?

About 21,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Orange Avenue over Master Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 4,298 ft (1,310 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Orange Avenue over Master Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.