US Bridges

Turkey Scratch RD over I10 SR8

Good

Jefferson County, Florida · 3.9 MI E. of US19 SR57 · Structure no. 540042

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
291 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
360
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Turkey Scratch RD over I10 SR8 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Turkey Scratch RD over I10 SR8 in Jefferson County, Florida. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 360 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 679 by 2034. The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTurkey Scratch RD
CrossesI10 SR8
Location3.9 MI E. of US19 SR57
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.47241, -83.82337
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length291 ft (88.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2014)
Projected traffic679 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Turkey Scratch RD over I10 SR8 built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Turkey Scratch RD over I10 SR8 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Turkey Scratch RD over I10 SR8 carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Turkey Scratch RD over I10 SR8?

The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Turkey Scratch RD over I10 SR8?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.