US Bridges

I-10 (SR-8) over Falling Creek

Fair

Columbia County, Florida · 4.3 Mi. E. of US-441 · Structure no. 290074

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25,243
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 1963 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 62 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 25,243 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,797 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 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
Location4.3 Mi. E. of US-441
RouteInterstate 10
CountyColumbia County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.24444, -82.56722
Functional classRural 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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,243 (2023)
Projected traffic43,797 by 2045
Trucks29%
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 1963, making it 62 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 December 2024.

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

About 25,243 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

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

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.