US Bridges

SR159 over Fg&a RR

Good

Gadsden County, Florida · 0.18 Mile North of US 27 · Structure no. 500134

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR159 over Fg&a RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR159 over Fg&a RR in Gadsden County, Florida. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,511 by 2044. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR159
CrossesFg&a RR
Location0.18 Mile North of US 27
RouteState Highway 159
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.61705, -84.42244
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2022)
Projected traffic4,511 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 SR159 over Fg&a RR built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR159 over Fg&a RR 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR159 over Fg&a RR carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR159 over Fg&a RR?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR159 over Fg&a RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.