I10 SR8 over Apalachicola River
Gadsden County, Florida · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- I10 SR8 over Apalachicola River in Gadsden County, Florida, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 11,500 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2022).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 73 of the 121 inventoried bridges in Gadsden County rated fair (60.3%); 17 (14.0%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated March 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- It has fracture-critical members (NBI item 92A): steel tension members without a redundant load path, which get their own scheduled inspections.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous steel girder and floorbeam |
| Length | about 6,100 ft |
| Location | 0.1mi. East of C/L |
| NBI structure number | 500086 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | March 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 7: scour countermeasures installed |
| Fracture critical (item 92A) | Yes |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Florida department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Gadsden County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I10 SR8 over Midway Branch | 1972 | 43,000 | Good |
| I10 SR8 over Richlander Creek | 1972 | 35,365 | Fair |
| I10 SR8 over Mill Dam | 1975 | 24,500 | Fair |
| I10 SR 8 over Little Telogia Ck | 1972 | 24,500 | Fair |
| I10 SR 8 over Cox Creek | 1972 | 24,500 | Fair |
| I10 SR8 over Yon Creek | 1978 | 23,000 | Fair |
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