US Bridges

CR 159A over Seabrd Coast RR

Fair

Gadsden County, Florida · 0.25 Miles West of SR 63 · Structure no. 500043

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 159A over Seabrd Coast RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 159A over Seabrd Coast RR in Gadsden County, Florida. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,650 by 2043. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 159A
CrossesSeabrd Coast RR
Location0.25 Miles West of SR 63
RouteCounty Highway 159A
CountyGadsden County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.65166, -84.4197
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2023)
Projected traffic1,650 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 159A over Seabrd Coast RR built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 159A over Seabrd Coast RR 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 CR 159A over Seabrd Coast RR carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 159A over Seabrd Coast RR?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 159A over Seabrd Coast RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.