US Bridges

SR298 over Mill View Bayou

Fair

Escambia County, Florida · 2.0MI West of SR727 · Structure no. 480022

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
240 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
11,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR298 over Mill View Bayou is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR298 over Mill View Bayou in Escambia County, Florida. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 11,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,126 by 2044. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR298
CrossesMill View Bayou
Location2.0MI West of SR727
RouteState Highway 298
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.42096, -87.35021
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,600 (2022)
Projected traffic20,126 by 2044
Trucks8%
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 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 SR298 over Mill View Bayou built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR298 over Mill View Bayou 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 SR298 over Mill View Bayou carry?

About 11,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR298 over Mill View Bayou?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR298 over Mill View Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.