US Bridges

US27 SR63 over Megginnis Arm

Fair

Leon County, Florida · 0.8 Mi. South of I10 · Structure no. 550003

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
36,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US27 SR63 over Megginnis Arm is a concrete culvert carrying US27 SR63 over Megginnis Arm in Leon County, Florida. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 76 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 36,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,460 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesUS27 SR63
CrossesMegginnis Arm
Location0.8 Mi. South of I10
RouteU.S. Route 27
CountyLeon County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.47683, -84.29794
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,000 (2022)
Projected traffic62,460 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US27 SR63 over Megginnis Arm built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is US27 SR63 over Megginnis Arm 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US27 SR63 over Megginnis Arm carry?

About 36,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US27 SR63 over Megginnis Arm?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US27 SR63 over Megginnis Arm?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.