US Bridges

I10 SR 8 over Dickson Bay Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Florida · 1.0MI. East of SR69 · Structure no. 530078

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I10 SR 8 over Dickson Bay Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I10 SR 8 over Dickson Bay Creek in Jackson County, Florida. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 12,250 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,254 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesI10 SR 8
CrossesDickson Bay Creek
Location1.0MI. East of SR69
RouteInterstate 10
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.65186, -85.02272
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.7 US tons
Inventory rating56.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,250 (2022)
Projected traffic21,254 by 2044
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I10 SR 8 over Dickson Bay Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is I10 SR 8 over Dickson Bay Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does I10 SR 8 over Dickson Bay Creek carry?

About 12,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is I10 SR 8 over Dickson Bay Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns I10 SR 8 over Dickson Bay Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.