US Bridges

New Hope Road over I10 SR8

Fair

Jackson County, Florida · 0.5 Mi. West of SR276 · Structure no. 530085

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
254 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Hope Road over I10 SR8 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying New Hope Road over I10 SR8 in Jackson County, Florida. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,817 by 2034. The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNew Hope Road
CrossesI10 SR8
Location0.5 Mi. West of SR276
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.75663, -85.28045
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length254 ft (77.4 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2012)
Projected traffic3,817 by 2034
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 New Hope Road over I10 SR8 built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Hope Road over I10 SR8 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does New Hope Road over I10 SR8 carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is New Hope Road over I10 SR8?

The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns New Hope Road over I10 SR8?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.