US Bridges

I10 SR8 over Flat Creek

Fair

Gadsden County, Florida · 0.6 Mile East of C270A · Structure no. 500083

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

About this bridge

I10 SR8 over Flat Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I10 SR8 over Flat Creek 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 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 12,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,688 by 2044. The structure is 468 ft (142.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesI10 SR8
CrossesFlat Creek
Location0.6 Mile East of C270A
RouteInterstate 10
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.62013, -84.80862
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHL 93
Structure length468 ft (142.6 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 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
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 Flat Creek built?

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

What condition is I10 SR8 over Flat Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does I10 SR8 over Flat Creek carry?

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

How long is I10 SR8 over Flat Creek?

The structure is 468 ft (142.6 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I10 SR8 over Flat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.