US Bridges

CR 99 over Little Pine Barren Creek

Fair

Escambia County, Florida · 0.52 MI North of CR 97 · Structure no. 480097

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
175 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 99 over Little Pine Barren Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying CR 99 over Little Pine Barren Creek in Escambia County, Florida. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,644 by 2044. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCR 99
CrossesLittle Pine Barren Creek
Location0.52 MI North of CR 97
RouteCounty Highway 99
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.89125, -87.44667
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2022)
Projected traffic3,644 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR 99 over Little Pine Barren Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 99 over Little Pine Barren 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CR 99 over Little Pine Barren Creek carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is CR 99 over Little Pine Barren Creek?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 99 over Little Pine Barren Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.