US Bridges

SR296 Michigan Ave over Marcus Creek

Fair

Escambia County, Florida · 1.6 Mi. E of US 90 SR10A · Structure no. 480168

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
63 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
32,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR296 Michigan Ave over Marcus Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR296 Michigan Ave over Marcus Creek in Escambia County, Florida. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 32,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,388 by 2044. The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR296 Michigan Ave
CrossesMarcus Creek
Location1.6 Mi. E of US 90 SR10A
RouteState Highway 296
CountyEscambia County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.46075, -87.27322
Functional classUrban Minor 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length63 ft (19.1 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 traffic32,500 (2022)
Projected traffic56,388 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 SR296 Michigan Ave over Marcus Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR296 Michigan Ave over Marcus 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR296 Michigan Ave over Marcus Creek carry?

About 32,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR296 Michigan Ave over Marcus Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SR296 Michigan Ave over Marcus Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.