US Bridges

I-10 (SR-8) over Piddlin Creek

Fair

Madison County, Florida · 4.4 Mi. West of SR-14 · Structure no. 350046

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
70 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
20,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-10 (SR-8) over Piddlin Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-10 (SR-8) over Piddlin Creek in Madison 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 20,200 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,047 by 2045. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesI-10 (SR-8)
CrossesPiddlin Creek
Location4.4 Mi. West of SR-14
RouteInterstate 10
CountyMadison County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.43528, -83.52639
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,200 (2023)
Projected traffic35,047 by 2045
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
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 Piddlin Creek built?

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

What condition is I-10 (SR-8) over Piddlin 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does I-10 (SR-8) over Piddlin Creek carry?

About 20,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is I-10 (SR-8) over Piddlin Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns I-10 (SR-8) over Piddlin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.