US Bridges

CR 268-HIGHBRIDGER over Unnamed Sinkhole

FairPosted for load

Gadsden County, Florida · 2.0 MI South of US10/SR8 · Structure no. 504051

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,600
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 268-HIGHBRIDGER over Unnamed Sinkhole is a steel culvert carrying CR 268-HIGHBRIDGER over Unnamed Sinkhole in Gadsden County, Florida. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,160 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 268-HIGHBRIDGER
CrossesUnnamed Sinkhole
Location2.0 MI South of US10/SR8
RouteCounty Highway 268
CountyGadsden County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.51214, -84.52124
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,600 (2022)
Projected traffic6,160 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR 268-HIGHBRIDGER over Unnamed Sinkhole built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 268-HIGHBRIDGER over Unnamed Sinkhole 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does CR 268-HIGHBRIDGER over Unnamed Sinkhole carry?

About 5,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 268-HIGHBRIDGER over Unnamed Sinkhole?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns CR 268-HIGHBRIDGER over Unnamed Sinkhole?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.