US Bridges

SR291 over Carpenter Creek

Good

Escambia County, Florida · 1.5 MI South of I10 · Structure no. 480194

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
33,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR291 over Carpenter Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR291 over Carpenter Creek in Escambia County, Florida. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 33,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,122 by 2044. The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR291
CrossesCarpenter Creek
Location1.5 MI South of I10
RouteState Highway 291
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.48392, -87.22275
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length98 ft (30 m)
Longest span98 ft (30 m)
Deck width79 ft (24 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,500 (2022)
Projected traffic58,122 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR291 over Carpenter Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR291 over Carpenter Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does SR291 over Carpenter Creek carry?

About 33,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR291 over Carpenter Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (30 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns SR291 over Carpenter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.