US Bridges

SR97 over Sandy Hollow Creek

Good

Escambia County, Florida · 3.4 Miles South of Al · Structure no. 480265

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR97 over Sandy Hollow Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR97 over Sandy Hollow Creek in Escambia County, Florida. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,200 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,022 by 2044. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR97
CrossesSandy Hollow Creek
Location3.4 Miles South of Al
RouteState Highway 97
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.94941, -87.48728
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.7 US tons
Inventory rating59.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,200 (2022)
Projected traffic9,022 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Sandy Hollow Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR97 over Sandy Hollow 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR97 over Sandy Hollow Creek carry?

About 5,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR97 over Sandy Hollow Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR97 over Sandy Hollow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.