US Bridges

CR 97A over W. Fork of Boggy Creek

Good

Escambia County, Florida · 1.69 MI West of CR 99 · Structure no. 484226

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 97A over W. Fork of Boggy Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 97A over W. Fork of Boggy Creek in Escambia County, Florida. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 694 by 2042. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesCR 97A
CrossesW. Fork of Boggy Creek
Location1.69 MI West of CR 99
RouteCounty Highway 97A
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.76992, -87.50476
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.4 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2022)
Projected traffic694 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 97A over W. Fork of Boggy Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 97A over W. Fork of Boggy 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 97A over W. Fork of Boggy Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 97A over W. Fork of Boggy Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns CR 97A over W. Fork of Boggy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.