US Bridges

Sopchoppy River-Br over Sopchoppy River

Good

Wakulla County, Florida · National Forest · Structure no. 080506000003139

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Sopchoppy River-Br over Sopchoppy River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sopchoppy River-Br over Sopchoppy River in Wakulla County, Florida. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2045. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSopchoppy River-Br
CrossesSopchoppy River
LocationNational Forest
RouteFederal Lands Road 329.4
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.17028, -84.49853
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (—)
Projected traffic30 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Sopchoppy River-Br over Sopchoppy River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sopchoppy River-Br 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 Sopchoppy River-Br over Sopchoppy River carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is Sopchoppy River-Br over Sopchoppy River?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Sopchoppy River-Br over Sopchoppy River?

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