US Bridges

I10 SR8 over Eight Mile Creek

Good

Escambia County, Florida · 2.0 Miles West of US29 · Structure no. 480053

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
62,451
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I10 SR8 over Eight Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I10 SR8 over Eight Mile Creek in Escambia County, Florida. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 64 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 62,451 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 108,352 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesI10 SR8
CrossesEight Mile Creek
Location2.0 Miles West of US29
RouteInterstate 10
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.51556, -87.30225
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.6 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 traffic62,451 (2022)
Projected traffic108,352 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I10 SR8 over Eight Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is I10 SR8 over Eight Mile Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does I10 SR8 over Eight Mile Creek carry?

About 62,451 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is I10 SR8 over Eight Mile Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I10 SR8 over Eight Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.