US Bridges

CR 97 over Jacks Branch

FairPosted for load

Escambia County, Florida · 2.7 MI N of CR 184 · Structure no. 480108

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
160 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
2,900
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 97 over Jacks Branch is a concrete slab carrying CR 97 over Jacks Branch in Escambia County, Florida. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,032 by 2045. The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 97
CrossesJacks Branch
Location2.7 MI N of CR 184
RouteCounty Highway 97
CountyEscambia County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.63836, -87.38431
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating23 US tons
Inventory rating17.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length160 ft (48.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2023)
Projected traffic5,032 by 2045
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 97 over Jacks Branch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 97 over Jacks Branch 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 97 over Jacks Branch carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 97 over Jacks Branch?

The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 97 over Jacks Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.