US Bridges

US90 SR10A over Eight Mile Creek

Fair

Escambia County, Florida · 1.5 MI West of SR297 · Structure no. 480003

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
64 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US90 SR10A over Eight Mile Creek is a concrete slab carrying US90 SR10A over Eight Mile Creek in Escambia County, Florida. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 86 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 13,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,596 by 2044. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS90 SR10A
CrossesEight Mile Creek
Location1.5 MI West of SR297
RouteU.S. Route 90
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.49353, -87.32501
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionFebruary 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,600 (2022)
Projected traffic23,596 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US90 SR10A over Eight Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is US90 SR10A over Eight Mile Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US90 SR10A over Eight Mile Creek carry?

About 13,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US90 SR10A over Eight Mile Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US90 SR10A over Eight Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.