US Bridges

I10 SR8 over Sandy Point

Fair

Santa Rosa County, Florida · 0.4MI West of CR191 · Structure no. 580074

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
47,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I10 SR8 over Sandy Point is a concrete culvert carrying I10 SR8 over Sandy Point in Santa Rosa County, Florida. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 47,500 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 82,175 by 2044. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesI10 SR8
CrossesSandy Point
Location0.4MI West of CR191
RouteInterstate 10
CountySanta Rosa County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.56585, -87.03668
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,500 (2023)
Projected traffic82,175 by 2044
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Sandy Point built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is I10 SR8 over Sandy Point 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I10 SR8 over Sandy Point carry?

About 47,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I10 SR8 over Sandy Point?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m).

Who owns I10 SR8 over Sandy Point?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.