US Bridges

Juniper Branch-Bri over Juniper Branch

Good

Liberty County, Florida · National Forest · Structure no. 080501000003117

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Juniper Branch-Bri over Juniper Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying Juniper Branch-Bri over Juniper Branch in Liberty County, Florida. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2045. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesJuniper Branch-Bri
CrossesJuniper Branch
LocationNational Forest
RouteFederal Lands Road 119.4
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.09433, -84.74633
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (—)
Projected traffic150 by 2045
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Juniper Branch-Bri over Juniper Branch built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Juniper Branch-Bri over Juniper 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does Juniper Branch-Bri over Juniper Branch carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (latest count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Juniper Branch-Bri over Juniper Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Juniper Branch-Bri over Juniper Branch?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.