US Bridges

I-10 EB (SR-8) over Rocky Creek

Fair

Suwannee County, Florida · 2.8 Mi. W. of CR-137 · Structure no. 370021

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
250 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
16,438
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-10 EB (SR-8) over Rocky Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-10 EB (SR-8) over Rocky Creek in Suwannee County, Florida. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1989, 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 16,438 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,519 by 2045. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-10 EB (SR-8)
CrossesRocky Creek
Location2.8 Mi. W. of CR-137
RouteInterstate 10
CountySuwannee County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.29005, -82.8672
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,438 (2023)
Projected traffic28,519 by 2045
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 EB (SR-8) over Rocky Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is I-10 EB (SR-8) over Rocky 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 December 2024.

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

About 16,438 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

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

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.