US Bridges

SR12 over Shepards Pond

Fair

Gadsden County, Florida · 1.5MI. South of I10 SR8 · Structure no. 500016

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR12 over Shepards Pond is a steel culvert carrying SR12 over Shepards Pond in Gadsden County, Florida. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 5,900 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,236 by 2044. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.1 mi (63 km).

Location

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CarriesSR12
CrossesShepards Pond
Location1.5MI. South of I10 SR8
RouteState Highway 12
CountyGadsden County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.56719, -84.72106
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,900 (2022)
Projected traffic10,236 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.1 mi (63 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR12 over Shepards Pond built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR12 over Shepards Pond 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR12 over Shepards Pond carry?

About 5,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR12 over Shepards Pond?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns SR12 over Shepards Pond?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.