US Bridges

I10 SR8 over Ochlockonee Relief

Fair

Gadsden County, Florida · 1.0 MI West of Leon Cnty · Structure no. 500056

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
650 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
21,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I10 SR8 over Ochlockonee Relief is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I10 SR8 over Ochlockonee Relief in Gadsden County, Florida. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 21,500 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,302 by 2044. The structure is 650 ft (198.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesI10 SR8
CrossesOchlockonee Relief
Location1.0 MI West of Leon Cnty
RouteInterstate 10
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.48566, -84.40974
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadHL 93
Structure length650 ft (198.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,500 (2022)
Projected traffic37,302 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 I10 SR8 over Ochlockonee Relief built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is I10 SR8 over Ochlockonee Relief 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I10 SR8 over Ochlockonee Relief carry?

About 21,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is I10 SR8 over Ochlockonee Relief?

The structure is 650 ft (198.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I10 SR8 over Ochlockonee Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.