US Bridges

CR 297A over Eleven Mile Creek

Good

Escambia County, Florida · 0.6 MI South of SR 97 · Structure no. 484189

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,300
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 297A over Eleven Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 297A over Eleven Mile Creek in Escambia County, Florida. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,300 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,871 by 2042. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 297A
CrossesEleven Mile Creek
Location0.6 MI South of SR 97
RouteCounty Highway 297A
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.5474, -87.3299
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,300 (2021)
Projected traffic17,871 by 2042
Trucks9%
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 CR 297A over Eleven Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 297A over Eleven Mile 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does CR 297A over Eleven Mile Creek carry?

About 10,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is CR 297A over Eleven Mile Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns CR 297A over Eleven Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.