US Bridges

SR71 over Fg&a RR

Fair

Jackson County, Florida · 1.5 Miles S of US90 SR10 · Structure no. 530063

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
174 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR71 over Fg&a RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR71 over Fg&a RR in Jackson County, Florida. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 8,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,921 by 2044. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR71
CrossesFg&a RR
Location1.5 Miles S of US90 SR10
RouteState Highway 71
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.73648, -85.18524
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,600 (2022)
Projected traffic14,921 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR71 over Fg&a RR built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR71 over Fg&a RR 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR71 over Fg&a RR carry?

About 8,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR71 over Fg&a RR?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR71 over Fg&a RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.