US Bridges

SR97 over Little Pine Barren Creek

Good

Escambia County, Florida · 3.9MII South of SR4 · Structure no. 480237

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR97 over Little Pine Barren Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR97 over Little Pine Barren Creek in Escambia County, Florida. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,154 by 2044. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSR97
CrossesLittle Pine Barren Creek
Location3.9MII South of SR4
RouteState Highway 97
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.90811, -87.47981
Functional classRural 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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.8 US tons
Inventory rating45.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,700 (2022)
Projected traffic8,154 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 SR97 over Little Pine Barren Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR97 over Little Pine Barren 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR97 over Little Pine Barren Creek carry?

About 4,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR97 over Little Pine Barren Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR97 over Little Pine Barren Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.