US Bridges

US27 SR63 over Ochlockonee River

Fair

Gadsden County, Florida · 0.2 Miles N. of Leon Co. · Structure no. 500127

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,365 ft
21 main spans
Daily traffic
7,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US27 SR63 over Ochlockonee River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US27 SR63 over Ochlockonee River in Gadsden County, Florida. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 7,900 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,706 by 2044. The structure is 1,365 ft (415.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS27 SR63
CrossesOchlockonee River
Location0.2 Miles N. of Leon Co.
RouteU.S. Route 27
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.55504, -84.385
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans21
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,365 ft (415.9 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,900 (2022)
Projected traffic13,706 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US27 SR63 over Ochlockonee River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is US27 SR63 over Ochlockonee River 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 US27 SR63 over Ochlockonee River carry?

About 7,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US27 SR63 over Ochlockonee River?

The structure is 1,365 ft (415.9 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US27 SR63 over Ochlockonee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.