US Bridges

Star Lake Drive over Star Lake

Good

Escambia County, Florida · 0.1MI E of Live Oak Ave · Structure no. 484231

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Star Lake Drive over Star Lake is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Star Lake Drive over Star Lake in Escambia County, Florida. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 868 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesStar Lake Drive
CrossesStar Lake
Location0.1MI E of Live Oak Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.38605, -87.26868
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2023)
Projected traffic868 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Star Lake Drive over Star Lake built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Star Lake Drive over Star Lake 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 Star Lake Drive over Star Lake carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Star Lake Drive over Star Lake?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns Star Lake Drive over Star Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.