US Bridges

Mt. Olive Rd. over I-10 (SR-8)

Good

Suwannee County, Florida · 1.6 Mi. E. of US-90 · Structure no. 370025

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
208 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
201
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt. Olive Rd. over I-10 (SR-8) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mt. Olive Rd. over I-10 (SR-8) in Suwannee County, Florida. It was built in 1968, 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 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 201 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 349 by 2046. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMt. Olive Rd.
CrossesI-10 (SR-8)
Location1.6 Mi. E. of US-90
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySuwannee County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.34917, -83.06441
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic201 (2024)
Projected traffic349 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Mt. Olive Rd. over I-10 (SR-8) built?

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

What condition is Mt. Olive 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 December 2024.

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

About 201 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mt. Olive Rd. over I-10 (SR-8)?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Mt. Olive Rd. over I-10 (SR-8)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.