US Bridges

CR 268 over Seabrd Coast RR

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Gadsden County, Florida · 2.2 MI South of US90/SR10 · Structure no. 500072

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
147 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 268 over Seabrd Coast RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 268 over Seabrd Coast RR in Gadsden County, Florida. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,950 by 2043. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 268
CrossesSeabrd Coast RR
Location2.2 MI South of US90/SR10
RouteCounty Highway 268
CountyGadsden County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.55832, -84.56715
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 loadHS 20
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 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
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 268 over Seabrd Coast RR built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 268 over Seabrd Coast RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does CR 268 over Seabrd Coast RR carry?

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

How long is CR 268 over Seabrd Coast RR?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns CR 268 over Seabrd Coast RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.