US Bridges

CR 279 over Dram Branch

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Florida · 0.82 MI South of I10 · Structure no. 610066

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
112 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 279 over Dram Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 279 over Dram Branch in Washington County, Florida. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,429 by 2042. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 279
CrossesDram Branch
Location0.82 MI South of I10
RouteCounty Highway 279
CountyWashington County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.74748, -85.80755
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating74.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2021)
Projected traffic2,429 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 CR 279 over Dram Branch built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 279 over Dram 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 2023.

How much traffic does CR 279 over Dram Branch carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 279 over Dram Branch?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns CR 279 over Dram Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.