US Bridges

Nokomis Road over Brushy Creek

FairPosted for load

Escambia County, Florida · 2.4 MI West of CR 97 · Structure no. 484004

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
106 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nokomis Road over Brushy Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nokomis Road over Brushy Creek in Escambia County, Florida. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 868 by 2046. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesNokomis Road
CrossesBrushy Creek
Location2.4 MI West of CR 97
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.97833, -87.52806
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 rating24 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2024)
Projected traffic868 by 2046
Trucks1%
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

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 Nokomis Road over Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nokomis Road over Brushy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Nokomis Road over Brushy Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nokomis Road over Brushy Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nokomis Road over Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.