US Bridges

SR71 over Fg&a RR

Good

Jackson County, Florida · 1.5 MI S. of US90 SR10 · Structure no. 530115

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
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 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

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 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR71
CrossesFg&a RR
Location1.5 MI S. of US90 SR10
RouteState Highway 71
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.73589, -85.18539
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.8 US tons
Inventory rating44.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 and pedestrian
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 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR71 over Fg&a RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. 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 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR71 over Fg&a RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.