US Bridges

CR 162 over Chipola River

Fair

Jackson County, Florida · 6.9 MI East of US231/SR75 · Structure no. 530022

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
400 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 162 over Chipola River is a concrete slab carrying CR 162 over Chipola River in Jackson County, Florida. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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.

It carries about 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,540 by 2043. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 162
CrossesChipola River
Location6.9 MI East of US231/SR75
RouteCounty Highway 162
CountyJackson County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.87123, -85.25561
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans16
Design loadH 15
Structure length400 ft (121.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2023)
Projected traffic1,540 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 162 over Chipola River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 162 over Chipola 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CR 162 over Chipola River carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 162 over Chipola River?

The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 162 over Chipola River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.