US Bridges

Burning Tree Road over Thompson Bayou

Poor

Escambia County, Florida · 0.08 MI E of Scenic Hills · Structure no. 484090

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burning Tree Road over Thompson Bayou is a steel culvert carrying Burning Tree Road over Thompson Bayou 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 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.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 868 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBurning Tree Road
CrossesThompson Bayou
Location0.08 MI E of Scenic Hills
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEscambia County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.54617, -87.22925
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (12 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 traffic500 (2024)
Projected traffic868 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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

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 Burning Tree Road over Thompson Bayou built?

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

What condition is Burning Tree Road over Thompson Bayou 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 2023.

How much traffic does Burning Tree Road over Thompson Bayou carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Burning Tree Road over Thompson Bayou?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m).

Who owns Burning Tree Road over Thompson Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.