US Bridges

SR12 over Tallahassee Br.

Fair

Gadsden County, Florida · 0.5 MI S. of Greensboro · Structure no. 500116

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
125 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR12 over Tallahassee Br. is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR12 over Tallahassee Br. in Gadsden County, Florida. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,981 by 2044. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR12
CrossesTallahassee Br.
Location0.5 MI S. of Greensboro
RouteState Highway 12
CountyGadsden County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.55713, -84.75409
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,600 (2022)
Projected traffic7,981 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Tallahassee Br. built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR12 over Tallahassee Br. 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR12 over Tallahassee Br. carry?

About 4,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR12 over Tallahassee Br.?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR12 over Tallahassee Br.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.