US Bridges

CR 67 over Big Branch

Poor

Liberty County, Florida · 5.0 Miles East of SR 65 · Structure no. 560024

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 67 over Big Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CR 67 over Big Branch in Liberty County, Florida. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 550 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 605 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 67
CrossesBig Branch
Location5.0 Miles East of SR 65
RouteCounty Highway 67
CountyLiberty County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.311, -84.76451
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2023)
Projected traffic605 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 CR 67 over Big Branch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 67 over Big Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does CR 67 over Big Branch carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is CR 67 over Big Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns CR 67 over Big Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.