US Bridges

Ward Basin Road over Unnamed Branch

Poor

Santa Rosa County, Florida · 1.3 MI South of I-10 · Structure no. 584220

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ward Basin Road over Unnamed Branch is a steel culvert carrying Ward Basin Road over Unnamed Branch in Santa Rosa County, Florida. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 5,100 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,849 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesWard Basin Road
CrossesUnnamed Branch
Location1.3 MI South of I-10
RouteCounty Highway 89
CountySanta Rosa County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.58139, -86.98444
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,100 (2022)
Projected traffic8,849 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Ward Basin Road over Unnamed Branch built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ward Basin Road over Unnamed Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Ward Basin Road over Unnamed Branch carry?

About 5,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ward Basin Road over Unnamed Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Ward Basin Road over Unnamed Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.