US Bridges

SR65 Hosford HWY over I10 SR8

Fair

Gadsden County, Florida · 1.7 Miles E. of SR12 · Structure no. 500091

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
251 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR65 Hosford HWY over I10 SR8 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR65 Hosford HWY over I10 SR8 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 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,511 by 2044. The structure is 251 ft (76.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesSR65 Hosford HWY
CrossesI10 SR8
Location1.7 Miles E. of SR12
RouteState Highway 65
CountyGadsden County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.57041, -84.67333
Functional classRural Major 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length251 ft (76.4 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2022)
Projected traffic4,511 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SR65 Hosford HWY over I10 SR8 built?

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

What condition is SR65 Hosford HWY 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 SR65 Hosford HWY over I10 SR8 carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR65 Hosford HWY over I10 SR8?

The structure is 251 ft (76.4 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR65 Hosford HWY over I10 SR8?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.