US Bridges

Range Road 359 over Bear Branch

Fair

Walton County, Florida · 0.1 MI West of Range Road · Structure no. AFFLFTFA12246

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Air Force

About this bridge

Range Road 359 over Bear Branch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Range Road 359 over Bear Branch in Walton County, Florida. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2044. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRange Road 359
CrossesBear Branch
Location0.1 MI West of Range Road
RouteFederal Lands Road 359
CountyWalton County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.53542, -86.24492
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic55 by 2044
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerAir Force
Maintained byAir Force
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 Range Road 359 over Bear Branch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Range Road 359 over Bear 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Range Road 359 over Bear Branch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Range Road 359 over Bear Branch?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Range Road 359 over Bear Branch?

It is owned by the Air Force.