US Bridges

US319 SR377 over Sopchoppy River

Fair

Wakulla County, Florida · 3.0 Miles S. of Sopchoppy · Structure no. 590039

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
276 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US319 SR377 over Sopchoppy River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US319 SR377 over Sopchoppy River in Wakulla County, Florida. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,378 by 2044. The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesUS319 SR377
CrossesSopchoppy River
Location3.0 Miles S. of Sopchoppy
RouteU.S. Route 319
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.02216, -84.49973
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length276 ft (84.1 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2022)
Projected traffic5,378 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US319 SR377 over Sopchoppy River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is US319 SR377 over Sopchoppy River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US319 SR377 over Sopchoppy River carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US319 SR377 over Sopchoppy River?

The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US319 SR377 over Sopchoppy River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.