US Bridges

Indian Ford Road over Unnamed Branch

GoodPosted for load

Santa Rosa County, Florida · 1.9 MI W of Deaton Bridge · Structure no. 584155

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Indian Ford Road over Unnamed Branch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Indian Ford Road over Unnamed Branch in Santa Rosa County, Florida. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2046. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesIndian Ford Road
CrossesUnnamed Branch
Location1.9 MI W of Deaton Bridge
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySanta Rosa County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.72727, -86.90286
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating25 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2024)
Projected traffic260 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Indian Ford Road over Unnamed Branch built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Indian Ford Road over Unnamed Branch 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Indian Ford Road over Unnamed Branch carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Indian Ford Road over Unnamed Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Indian Ford Road over Unnamed Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.