US Bridges

SR79 over Williams Branch

Good

Washington County, Florida · 0.8 MI North of CR284 · Structure no. 610058

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected March 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR79 over Williams Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR79 over Williams Branch in Washington County, Florida. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 63 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,800 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,328 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesSR79
CrossesWilliams Branch
Location0.8 MI North of CR284
RouteState Highway 79
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.58588, -85.80128
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,800 (2022)
Projected traffic8,328 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR79 over Williams Branch built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is SR79 over Williams Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2025.

How much traffic does SR79 over Williams Branch carry?

About 4,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR79 over Williams Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR79 over Williams Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.