US Bridges

I-10 (SR-8) over Branch of Deep Creek

Fair

Duval County, Florida · 2.5 Mi. W. of US-301 · Structure no. 720208

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-10 (SR-8) over Branch of Deep Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-10 (SR-8) over Branch of Deep Creek in Duval County, Florida. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 63 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 40,000 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 69,400 by 2045. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesI-10 (SR-8)
CrossesBranch of Deep Creek
Location2.5 Mi. W. of US-301
RouteInterstate 10
CountyDuval County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.28573, -82.02478
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 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 rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,000 (2023)
Projected traffic69,400 by 2045
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Branch of Deep Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

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

How much traffic does I-10 (SR-8) over Branch of Deep Creek carry?

About 40,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is I-10 (SR-8) over Branch of Deep Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns I-10 (SR-8) over Branch of Deep Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.