US Bridges

SR12 over Little River

Fair

Gadsden County, Florida · 4.0 Mi. West of Havana · Structure no. 500089

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
466 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
4,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR12 over Little River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR12 over Little River in Gadsden County, Florida. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,287 by 2044. The structure is 466 ft (141.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesSR12
CrossesLittle River
Location4.0 Mi. West of Havana
RouteState Highway 12
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.58748, -84.49662
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating62.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHL 93
Structure length466 ft (141.9 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2022)
Projected traffic7,287 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR12 over Little River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR12 over Little River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR12 over Little River carry?

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR12 over Little River?

The structure is 466 ft (141.9 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR12 over Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.