Cat Branch-Bridge over Cat Branch
FairLiberty County, Florida · National Forest · Structure no. 080501000003121
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 133 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Cat Branch-Bridge over Cat Branch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cat Branch-Bridge over Cat 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 22 by 2045. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cat Branch-Bridge over Cat Branch built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cat Branch-Bridge over Cat 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Cat Branch-Bridge over Cat Branch carry?
About 15 vehicles per day (latest count).
How long is Cat Branch-Bridge over Cat Branch?
The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Cat Branch-Bridge over Cat Branch?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.