SR296 over Carpenter Creek
FairEscambia County, Florida · 0.5MI East of SR291 · Structure no. 480104
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 26,136
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR296 over Carpenter Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR296 over Carpenter Creek in Escambia County, Florida. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 56 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 26,136 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,215 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR296 over Carpenter Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.
What condition is SR296 over Carpenter 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 SR296 over Carpenter Creek carry?
About 26,136 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is SR296 over Carpenter Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns SR296 over Carpenter Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.