US Bridges

US90 SR10 over Chipola River

Poor

Jackson County, Florida · 0.6MI. East of SR73 · Structure no. 530005

Built
1943
82 years old, rebuilt 1957
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
437 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US90 SR10 over Chipola River is a concrete tee beam carrying US90 SR10 over Chipola River in Jackson County, Florida. It was built in 1943 and reconstructed in 1957, so it is 82 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 23,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,772 by 2044. The structure is 437 ft (133.2 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS90 SR10
CrossesChipola River
Location0.6MI. East of SR73
RouteU.S. Route 90
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.77304, -85.21596
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+18 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length437 ft (133.2 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,500 (2022)
Projected traffic40,772 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US90 SR10 over Chipola River built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.

What condition is US90 SR10 over Chipola River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does US90 SR10 over Chipola River carry?

About 23,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US90 SR10 over Chipola River?

The structure is 437 ft (133.2 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns US90 SR10 over Chipola River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.