US Bridges

CR 182 over Dry Creek

Fair

Escambia County, Florida · 0.40 MI West of SR 29 · Structure no. 480116

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 182 over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 182 over Dry Creek in Escambia County, Florida. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,470 by 2042. The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 182
CrossesDry Creek
Location0.40 MI West of SR 29
RouteCounty Highway 182
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.71715, -87.35655
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.2 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2021)
Projected traffic3,470 by 2042
Trucks9%
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

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 182 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 182 over Dry 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 182 over Dry Creek carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is CR 182 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m).

Who owns CR 182 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.