US Bridges

Pineville Road over Long Hollow Creek

PoorPosted for load

Escambia County, Florida · 2.5 MI South of CR 3 · Structure no. 484002

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pineville Road over Long Hollow Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pineville Road over Long Hollow Creek in Escambia County, Florida. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 217 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesPineville Road
CrossesLong Hollow Creek
Location2.5 MI South of CR 3
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.97517, -87.57125
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2024)
Projected traffic217 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Pineville Road over Long Hollow Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pineville Road over Long Hollow Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Pineville Road over Long Hollow Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pineville Road over Long Hollow Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Pineville Road over Long Hollow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.