US Bridges

Jr Howell RD over Steinhatchee River

FairPosted for load

Taylor County, Florida · 0.1 MI East of Palm ST · Structure no. 384098

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
60 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jr Howell RD over Steinhatchee River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jr Howell RD over Steinhatchee River in Taylor County, Florida. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 5 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 11 vehicles a day, projected to reach 19 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesJr Howell RD
CrossesSteinhatchee River
Location0.1 MI East of Palm ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTaylor County
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.69636, -83.35108
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating21.4 US tons
Inventory rating16.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11 (2024)
Projected traffic19 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Jr Howell RD over Steinhatchee River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jr Howell RD over Steinhatchee River 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 Jr Howell RD over Steinhatchee River carry?

About 11 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Jr Howell RD over Steinhatchee River?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Jr Howell RD over Steinhatchee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.