US Bridges

US-90 (SR-10) over Barber Bay

Fair

Baker County, Florida · 0.5 Mi. E. of Macclenny · Structure no. 270004

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-90 (SR-10) over Barber Bay is a concrete culvert carrying US-90 (SR-10) over Barber Bay in Baker County, Florida. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 90 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 5,400 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,369 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-90 (SR-10)
CrossesBarber Bay
Location0.5 Mi. E. of Macclenny
RouteU.S. Route 90
CountyBaker County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.28601, -82.10067
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.7 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 traffic5,400 (2022)
Projected traffic9,369 by 2044
Trucks18%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-90 (SR-10) over Barber Bay built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is US-90 (SR-10) over Barber Bay 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US-90 (SR-10) over Barber Bay carry?

About 5,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US-90 (SR-10) over Barber Bay?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US-90 (SR-10) over Barber Bay?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.