US Bridges

CR 297 Pine Forest over Branch of Eleven Mile Ck

Good

Escambia County, Florida · 1.1 MI N of US90A · Structure no. 484219

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,000
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 297 Pine Forest over Branch of Eleven Mile Ck is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 297 Pine Forest over Branch of Eleven Mile Ck in Escambia County, Florida. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,290 by 2045. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 297 Pine Forest
CrossesBranch of Eleven Mile Ck
Location1.1 MI N of US90A
RouteCounty Highway 297
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.54981, -87.312
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (2023)
Projected traffic24,290 by 2045
Trucks8%
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 297 Pine Forest over Branch of Eleven Mile Ck built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 297 Pine Forest over Branch of Eleven Mile Ck 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does CR 297 Pine Forest over Branch of Eleven Mile Ck carry?

About 14,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 297 Pine Forest over Branch of Eleven Mile Ck?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns CR 297 Pine Forest over Branch of Eleven Mile Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.