US Bridges

CR 280-MAGNOLIA RD over Chipola River

Fair

Jackson County, Florida · 1.6 MI South of I10/SR8 · Structure no. 530041

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
300 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
472
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 280-MAGNOLIA RD over Chipola River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 280-MAGNOLIA RD over Chipola River in Jackson County, Florida. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 5 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 472 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 519 by 2041. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 280-MAGNOLIA RD
CrossesChipola River
Location1.6 MI South of I10/SR8
RouteCounty Highway 280
CountyJackson County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.7175, -85.20031
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic472 (2021)
Projected traffic519 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 280-MAGNOLIA RD over Chipola River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 280-MAGNOLIA RD 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does CR 280-MAGNOLIA RD over Chipola River carry?

About 472 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 280-MAGNOLIA RD over Chipola River?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns CR 280-MAGNOLIA RD over Chipola River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.