US Bridges

Jim Clark Rd. over I-10 (SR-8)

Good

Madison County, Florida · 2 Mi. W. of SR-53 · Structure no. 350044

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
278 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
351
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jim Clark Rd. over I-10 (SR-8) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jim Clark Rd. over I-10 (SR-8) in Madison County, Florida. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 351 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 611 by 2046. The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesJim Clark Rd.
CrossesI-10 (SR-8)
Location2 Mi. W. of SR-53
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMadison County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.40283, -83.38863
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length278 ft (84.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic351 (2024)
Projected traffic611 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Jim Clark Rd. over I-10 (SR-8) built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jim Clark Rd. over I-10 (SR-8) 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 2024.

How much traffic does Jim Clark Rd. over I-10 (SR-8) carry?

About 351 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Jim Clark Rd. over I-10 (SR-8)?

The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Jim Clark Rd. over I-10 (SR-8)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.