US Bridges

Deaton Bridge Road over Green Branch

FairPosted for load

Santa Rosa County, Florida · 3.8 MI N of US 90 · Structure no. 584145

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Deaton Bridge Road over Green Branch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Deaton Bridge Road over Green Branch in Santa Rosa County, Florida. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 694 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesDeaton Bridge Road
CrossesGreen Branch
Location3.8 MI N of US 90
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.71097, -86.88081
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2022)
Projected traffic694 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Deaton Bridge Road over Green Branch built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Deaton Bridge Road over Green 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Deaton Bridge Road over Green Branch carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Deaton Bridge Road over Green Branch?

The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Deaton Bridge Road over Green Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.