US Bridges

US90 SR10 over Apalachicola River

Fair

Jackson County, Florida · Jackson-Gadsden Cty Line · Structure no. 530951

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
1,636 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
5,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US90 SR10 over Apalachicola River is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying US90 SR10 over Apalachicola River in Jackson County, Florida. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 66 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 5,600 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,716 by 2044. The structure is 1,636 ft (498.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesUS90 SR10
CrossesApalachicola River
LocationJackson-Gadsden Cty Line
RouteU.S. Route 90
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.70156, -84.85867
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+11 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,636 ft (498.7 m)
Longest span154 ft (46.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,600 (2022)
Projected traffic9,716 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was US90 SR10 over Apalachicola River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is US90 SR10 over Apalachicola 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does US90 SR10 over Apalachicola River carry?

About 5,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US90 SR10 over Apalachicola River?

The structure is 1,636 ft (498.7 m) long with a longest span of 154 ft (46.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US90 SR10 over Apalachicola River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.