US Bridges

CR159 over I10 SR8

Fair

Gadsden County, Florida · 2.0 Miles W. of US90 SR10 · Structure no. 500102

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
242 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR159 over I10 SR8 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR159 over I10 SR8 in Gadsden County, Florida. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,145 by 2044. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR159
CrossesI10 SR8
Location2.0 Miles W. of US90 SR10
RouteCounty Highway 159
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.50188, -84.45595
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.8 US tons
Inventory rating11.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length242 ft (73.8 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,000 (2022)
Projected traffic12,145 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 CR159 over I10 SR8 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR159 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CR159 over I10 SR8 carry?

About 7,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR159 over I10 SR8?

The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns CR159 over I10 SR8?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.