SR297 Pine Forest over Eight Mile Creek
FairEscambia County, Florida · 0.8MI South of I10 · Structure no. 480019
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 32,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR297 Pine Forest over Eight Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR297 Pine Forest over Eight Mile Creek in Escambia County, Florida. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 32,500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,388 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR297 Pine Forest over Eight Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR297 Pine Forest 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does SR297 Pine Forest over Eight Mile Creek carry?
About 32,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is SR297 Pine Forest over Eight Mile Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns SR297 Pine Forest over Eight Mile Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.