US Bridges

I-10 SR-8 over Turkey Creek

Fair

Baker County, Florida · 0.1 Mi. W. of SR-228 · Structure no. 270046

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-10 SR-8 over Turkey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-10 SR-8 over Turkey Creek in Baker County, Florida. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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.

It carries about 29,000 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,315 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesI-10 SR-8
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location0.1 Mi. W. of SR-228
RouteInterstate 10
CountyBaker County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.26099, -82.10888
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,000 (2022)
Projected traffic50,315 by 2044
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I-10 SR-8 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-10 SR-8 over Turkey Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does I-10 SR-8 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 29,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is I-10 SR-8 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m).

Who owns I-10 SR-8 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.