US Bridges

Simmons Road over Lowery Branch

FairPosted for load

Santa Rosa County, Florida · .06 MI W of Camp Lowery · Structure no. 580809

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2023 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Simmons Road over Lowery Branch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Simmons Road over Lowery Branch in Santa Rosa County, Florida. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 104 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.3 mi (15 km).

Location

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CarriesSimmons Road
CrossesLowery Branch
Location.06 MI W of Camp Lowery
RouteState Lands Road 0
CountySanta Rosa County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.93433, -86.94775
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.3 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2023)
Projected traffic104 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.3 mi (15 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation 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 Simmons Road over Lowery Branch built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Simmons Road over Lowery 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Simmons Road over Lowery Branch carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Simmons Road over Lowery Branch?

The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Simmons Road over Lowery Branch?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.