US Bridges

Bryant Bridge Road over Blackwater River

Good

Santa Rosa County, Florida · 1.3 MI N of Kelly Mill RD · Structure no. 580824

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
275 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Bryant Bridge Road over Blackwater River is a concrete channel beam carrying Bryant Bridge Road over Blackwater River in Santa Rosa County, Florida. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 347 by 2042. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesBryant Bridge Road
CrossesBlackwater River
Location1.3 MI N of Kelly Mill RD
RouteState Lands Road 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.72414, -86.79322
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5 (+3 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length275 ft (83.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic347 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 Bryant Bridge Road over Blackwater River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bryant Bridge Road over Blackwater River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Bryant Bridge Road over Blackwater River carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Bryant Bridge Road over Blackwater River?

The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Bryant Bridge Road over Blackwater River?

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