US Bridges

E Prong Sopchoppy over Sopchoppy River

GoodPosted for load

Wakulla County, Florida · National Forest · Structure no. 080506000003136

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

E Prong Sopchoppy over Sopchoppy River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying E Prong Sopchoppy over Sopchoppy River in Wakulla County, Florida. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesE Prong Sopchoppy
CrossesSopchoppy River
LocationNational Forest
RouteFederal Lands Road 309.1
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.25533, -84.58967
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (—)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E Prong Sopchoppy over Sopchoppy River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Prong Sopchoppy over Sopchoppy River 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does E Prong Sopchoppy over Sopchoppy River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is E Prong Sopchoppy over Sopchoppy River?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns E Prong Sopchoppy over Sopchoppy River?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.