US Bridges

SR298 over Stream

Fair

Escambia County, Florida · 0.4MI. West of SR 727 · Structure no. 480127

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR298 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying SR298 over Stream in Escambia County, Florida. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 14,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,637 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR298
CrossesStream
Location0.4MI. West of SR 727
RouteState Highway 298
CountyEscambia County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.42094, -87.32422
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionFebruary 2024
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 rating87.1 US tons
Inventory rating67.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,200 (2022)
Projected traffic24,637 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SR298 over Stream built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR298 over Stream 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 SR298 over Stream carry?

About 14,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR298 over Stream?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns SR298 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.