US Bridges

I10 SR8 over Indian Bayou Tributary

Fair

Santa Rosa County, Florida · 0.7MI West of SR281 · Structure no. 580072

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
68,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I10 SR8 over Indian Bayou Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying I10 SR8 over Indian Bayou Tributary in Santa Rosa County, Florida. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 57 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 68,000 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 117,980 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesI10 SR8
CrossesIndian Bayou Tributary
Location0.7MI West of SR281
RouteInterstate 10
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.53428, -87.09978
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 inspectionJuly 2024
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 rating68 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68,000 (2022)
Projected traffic117,980 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 I10 SR8 over Indian Bayou Tributary built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is I10 SR8 over Indian Bayou Tributary 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does I10 SR8 over Indian Bayou Tributary carry?

About 68,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is I10 SR8 over Indian Bayou Tributary?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns I10 SR8 over Indian Bayou Tributary?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.