US Bridges

I10 SR8 over Eleven Mile Creek

Fair

Escambia County, Florida · 0.5 Mile W. of US90 SR10 · Structure no. 480070

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
420 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
18,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I10 SR8 over Eleven Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I10 SR8 over Eleven Mile Creek in Escambia County, Florida. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 59 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 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,230 by 2044. The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesI10 SR8
CrossesEleven Mile Creek
Location0.5 Mile W. of US90 SR10
RouteInterstate 10
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.53821, -87.34009
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.7 US tons
Inventory rating48.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length420 ft (128 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,000 (2022)
Projected traffic31,230 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Eleven Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is I10 SR8 over Eleven 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 June 2024.

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

About 18,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is I10 SR8 over Eleven Mile Creek?

The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I10 SR8 over Eleven Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.