CR 278 over Chipola River
PoorJackson County, Florida · 0.96 Miles East of SR 73 · Structure no. 530026
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 349 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 278 over Chipola River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 278 over Chipola River in Jackson County, Florida. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,760 by 2043. The structure is 349 ft (106.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 278 over Chipola River built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 278 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does CR 278 over Chipola River carry?
About 1,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is CR 278 over Chipola River?
The structure is 349 ft (106.5 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns CR 278 over Chipola River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.