US Bridges

Buddy Road over Brock Mill Branch Creek

Good

Washington County, Florida · 0.85MI N Duncan Comm Rd. · Structure no. 614173

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buddy Road over Brock Mill Branch Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Buddy Road over Brock Mill Branch Creek in Washington County, Florida. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: new structure not yet open to traffic.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 87 by 2042. The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBuddy Road
CrossesBrock Mill Branch Creek
Location0.85MI N Duncan Comm Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.72208, -85.57592
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusNew structure not yet open to traffic
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.6 US tons
Inventory rating61.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length70 ft (21.2 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic87 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 Buddy Road over Brock Mill Branch Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buddy Road over Brock Mill Branch Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does Buddy Road over Brock Mill Branch Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Buddy Road over Brock Mill Branch Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Buddy Road over Brock Mill Branch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.