US Bridges

SR742 Burgess RD over Carpenter Creek

Good

Escambia County, Florida · 0.3 Miles West of I110 · Structure no. 480102

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR742 Burgess RD over Carpenter Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR742 Burgess RD over Carpenter Creek in Escambia County, Florida. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 11,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,549 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR742 Burgess RD
CrossesCarpenter Creek
Location0.3 Miles West of I110
RouteState Highway 742
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.49435, -87.23542
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJune 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 rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,300 (2023)
Projected traffic19,549 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR742 Burgess RD over Carpenter Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR742 Burgess RD over Carpenter 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR742 Burgess RD over Carpenter Creek carry?

About 11,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR742 Burgess RD over Carpenter Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SR742 Burgess RD over Carpenter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.