US Bridges

CR 268 over Little River

PoorPosted for load

Gadsden County, Florida · 6.5 MI South of US90/SR10 · Structure no. 500045

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
500 ft
25 main spans
Daily traffic
4,500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 268 over Little River is a concrete slab carrying CR 268 over Little River in Gadsden County, Florida. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,950 by 2043. The structure is 500 ft (152.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 268
CrossesLittle River
Location6.5 MI South of US90/SR10
RouteCounty Highway 268
CountyGadsden County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.51237, -84.52365
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24.6 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans25
Design loadH 15
Structure length500 ft (152.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (2023)
Projected traffic4,950 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 268 over Little River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 268 over Little River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does CR 268 over Little River carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 268 over Little River?

The structure is 500 ft (152.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 268 over Little River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.