US Bridges

Adams Road over Tiger Branch

Fair

Suwannee County, Florida · 1.1 MI East of CR 137 · Structure no. 374017

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
151
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Adams Road over Tiger Branch is a steel culvert carrying Adams Road over Tiger Branch in Suwannee County, Florida. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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.

It carries about 151 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 262 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesAdams Road
CrossesTiger Branch
Location1.1 MI East of CR 137
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySuwannee County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.29086, -82.80361
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic151 (2024)
Projected traffic262 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 Adams Road over Tiger Branch built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Adams Road over Tiger 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Adams Road over Tiger Branch carry?

About 151 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Adams Road over Tiger Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Adams Road over Tiger Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.