US Bridges

SR 65 over Western Branch

Fair

Liberty County, Florida · 5.5 Miles S. of SR 20 · Structure no. 560940

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 65 over Western Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 65 over Western Branch in Liberty County, Florida. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,214 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 65
CrossesWestern Branch
Location5.5 Miles S. of SR 20
RouteState Highway 65
CountyLiberty County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.31783, -84.82661
Functional classRural 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 inspectionOctober 2023
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 rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2022)
Projected traffic1,214 by 2044
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 65 over Western Branch built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 65 over Western 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 65 over Western Branch carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SR 65 over Western Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns SR 65 over Western Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.