US Bridges

SR12 over Sheppards Mill Pond

Good

Gadsden County, Florida · 1.6MI. South of I10 · Structure no. 500119

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR12 over Sheppards Mill Pond is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR12 over Sheppards Mill Pond in Gadsden County, Florida. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,900 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,236 by 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR12
CrossesSheppards Mill Pond
Location1.6MI. South of I10
RouteState Highway 12
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.56724, -84.72195
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,900 (2022)
Projected traffic10,236 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 Sheppards Mill Pond built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR12 over Sheppards Mill Pond in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does SR12 over Sheppards Mill Pond carry?

About 5,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR12 over Sheppards Mill Pond?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR12 over Sheppards Mill Pond?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.