US Bridges

SR289 over Carpenter Creek

Good

Escambia County, Florida · 0.16MI S of SR296 · Structure no. 480293

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR289 over Carpenter Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR289 over Carpenter Creek in Escambia County, Florida. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 23,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,772 by 2044. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR289
CrossesCarpenter Creek
Location0.16MI S of SR296
RouteState Highway 289
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.47125, -87.21342
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,500 (2022)
Projected traffic40,772 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR289 over Carpenter Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR289 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR289 over Carpenter Creek carry?

About 23,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR289 over Carpenter Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns SR289 over Carpenter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.