US Bridges

CR270A over I10 SR8

Fair

Gadsden County, Florida · 5.7 MI E of County Line · Structure no. 500088

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
255 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR270A over I10 SR8 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR270A over I10 SR8 in Gadsden County, Florida. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,908 by 2044. The structure is 255 ft (77.6 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR270A
CrossesI10 SR8
Location5.7 MI E of County Line
RouteCounty Highway 270A
CountyGadsden County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.61791, -84.82227
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length255 ft (77.6 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2022)
Projected traffic1,908 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 CR270A over I10 SR8 built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR270A over I10 SR8 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CR270A over I10 SR8 carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR270A over I10 SR8?

The structure is 255 ft (77.6 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns CR270A over I10 SR8?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.