US Bridges

SR89 over Branch

Fair

Santa Rosa County, Florida · 0.9MI. North of US90 · Structure no. 580050

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR89 over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR89 over Branch in Santa Rosa County, Florida. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 62 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 19,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,006 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR89
CrossesBranch
Location0.9MI. North of US90
RouteState Highway 89
CountySanta Rosa County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.62853, -87.05619
Functional classUrban 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,600 (2022)
Projected traffic34,006 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
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

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 SR89 over Branch built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is SR89 over 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR89 over Branch carry?

About 19,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR89 over Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR89 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.