US Bridges

I10 SR8 over Apalachee North RR

Good

Gadsden County, Florida · 3.0MI. W of SR12 · Structure no. 500078

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I10 SR8 over Apalachee North RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I10 SR8 over Apalachee North RR in Gadsden County, Florida. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 12,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,688 by 2044. The structure is 142 ft (43.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesI10 SR8
CrossesApalachee North RR
Location3.0MI. W of SR12
RouteInterstate 10
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.60389, -84.73471
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length142 ft (43.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,500 (2022)
Projected traffic21,688 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I10 SR8 over Apalachee North RR built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is I10 SR8 over Apalachee North 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 2024.

How much traffic does I10 SR8 over Apalachee North RR carry?

About 12,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I10 SR8 over Apalachee North RR?

The structure is 142 ft (43.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I10 SR8 over Apalachee North RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.