US Bridges

I-10 (SR-8) over Falling Creek

Fair

Columbia County, Florida · 0.7 Mi. E. of US-441 · Structure no. 290072

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,924
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-10 (SR-8) over Falling Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-10 (SR-8) over Falling Creek in Columbia County, Florida. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 61 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 23,924 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,508 by 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-10 (SR-8)
CrossesFalling Creek
Location0.7 Mi. E. of US-441
RouteInterstate 10
CountyColumbia County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.24167, -82.62703
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.4 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 traffic23,924 (2023)
Projected traffic41,508 by 2045
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Falling Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is I-10 (SR-8) over Falling 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does I-10 (SR-8) over Falling Creek carry?

About 23,924 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is I-10 (SR-8) over Falling Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I-10 (SR-8) over Falling Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.