US Bridges

US29 SR95 over Dry Creek

Fair

Escambia County, Florida · 1.0 Miles S. of SR97 · Structure no. 480049

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US29 SR95 over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US29 SR95 over Dry Creek in Escambia County, Florida. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 15,500 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,892 by 2044. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesUS29 SR95
CrossesDry Creek
Location1.0 Miles S. of SR97
RouteU.S. Route 29
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.71546, -87.34987
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,500 (2022)
Projected traffic26,892 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 US29 SR95 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is US29 SR95 over Dry 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 US29 SR95 over Dry Creek carry?

About 15,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US29 SR95 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US29 SR95 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.