Smith Chapel Road over Unnamed Branch
Holmes County, Florida · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Smith Chapel Road over Unnamed Branch in Holmes County, Florida, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the culvert, rated 5 (fair condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 22 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2023).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 77 of the 156 inventoried bridges in Holmes County rated fair (49.4%); 29 (18.6%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated September 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Culvert | 5 | 5 | Fair condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Steel culvert |
| Length | about 37 ft |
| Location | 0.48 Mi West of CR 177A |
| NBI structure number | 524152 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | September 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 4: foundations stable, field review says exposed foundations need protection |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Florida department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Holmes County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I10 SR8 over SR79 | 1974 | 11,500 | Fair |
| I10 SR8 over SR79 | 1974 | 11,500 | Fair |
| I10 SR8 over Camp Branch | 1974 | 11,500 | Fair |
| I10 SR8 over Camp Branch | 1974 | 11,500 | Fair |
| I10 SR8 over Holmes Creek | 1974 | 11,500 | Fair |
| I10 SR8 over Holmes Creek | 1974 | 11,500 | Fair |
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