US Bridges

I-10 (SR-8) over Brandy Branch

Fair

Duval County, Florida · 2.1 MI W. of SR-23 · Structure no. 720202

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
52,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-10 (SR-8) over Brandy Branch is a concrete culvert carrying I-10 (SR-8) over Brandy Branch in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2012, 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 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 52,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 91,088 by 2045. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-10 (SR-8)
CrossesBrandy Branch
Location2.1 MI W. of SR-23
RouteInterstate 10
CountyDuval County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.30247, -81.91637
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 inspectionOctober 2024
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 rating56.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52,500 (2023)
Projected traffic91,088 by 2045
Trucks16%
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 Brandy Branch built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is I-10 (SR-8) over Brandy Branch 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does I-10 (SR-8) over Brandy Branch carry?

About 52,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I-10 (SR-8) over Brandy Branch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns I-10 (SR-8) over Brandy Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.