US Bridges

Old Jolly Bay Road over Ramsey Branch

Fair

Walton County, Florida · 1.18 MI S of US 331 · Structure no. 604133

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Jolly Bay Road over Ramsey Branch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Old Jolly Bay Road over Ramsey Branch in Walton 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.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2042. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Jolly Bay Road
CrossesRamsey Branch
Location1.18 MI S of US 331
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWalton County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.47012, -86.12563
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2023)
Projected traffic260 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Old Jolly Bay Road over Ramsey Branch built?

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

What condition is Old Jolly Bay Road over Ramsey 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Old Jolly Bay Road over Ramsey Branch carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Jolly Bay Road over Ramsey Branch?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Old Jolly Bay Road over Ramsey Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.