US Bridges

Meadow Brook Drive over Unnamed Branch

Fair

Escambia County, Florida · 0.09 MI E of Scenic Hills · Structure no. 484089

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meadow Brook Drive over Unnamed Branch is a steel culvert carrying Meadow Brook Drive over Unnamed Branch in Escambia County, Florida. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,215 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMeadow Brook Drive
CrossesUnnamed Branch
Location0.09 MI E of Scenic Hills
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEscambia County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.53569, -87.23028
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2023)
Projected traffic1,215 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Meadow Brook Drive over Unnamed Branch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meadow Brook Drive over Unnamed Branch 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Meadow Brook Drive over Unnamed Branch carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Meadow Brook Drive over Unnamed Branch?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m).

Who owns Meadow Brook Drive over Unnamed Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.