US Bridges

Famu Way over Unnamed Branch

Fair

Leon County, Florida · 0.10 Miles East of SR 371 · Structure no. 555178

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,100
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Famu Way over Unnamed Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Famu Way over Unnamed Branch in Leon County, Florida. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 11,100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,210 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFamu Way
CrossesUnnamed Branch
Location0.10 Miles East of SR 371
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLeon County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.42651, -84.30077
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,100 (2022)
Projected traffic12,210 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Famu Way over Unnamed Branch built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Famu Way over Unnamed Branch 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Famu Way over Unnamed Branch carry?

About 11,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Famu Way over Unnamed Branch?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Famu Way over Unnamed Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.