US Bridges

CR270A over I10 SR8

Fair

Gadsden County, Florida · 1.9 Mi. West of SR12 · Structure no. 500092

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
333 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR270A over I10 SR8 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR270A 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,562 by 2044. The structure is 333 ft (101.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR270A
CrossesI10 SR8
Location1.9 Mi. West of SR12
RouteCounty Highway C270A
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.5958, -84.72425
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length333 ft (101.5 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2022)
Projected traffic1,562 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 1975, making it 50 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 900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR270A over I10 SR8?

The structure is 333 ft (101.5 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns CR270A over I10 SR8?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.