US Bridges

I 10 SR 8 over Buggs Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Florida · 2.4 Miles East of US19 · Structure no. 540014

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 10 SR 8 over Buggs Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I 10 SR 8 over Buggs Creek in Jefferson County, Florida. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 20,500 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,568 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesI 10 SR 8
CrossesBuggs Creek
Location2.4 Miles East of US19
RouteInterstate 10
CountyJefferson County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.47283, -83.84797
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,500 (2022)
Projected traffic35,568 by 2044
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 I 10 SR 8 over Buggs Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 10 SR 8 over Buggs 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does I 10 SR 8 over Buggs Creek carry?

About 20,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is I 10 SR 8 over Buggs Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns I 10 SR 8 over Buggs Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.