US Bridges

Bridge Creek Drive over Bridge Creek

Fair

Escambia County, Florida · 0.1MI S of Silver Creek · Structure no. 484238

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridge Creek Drive over Bridge Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Bridge Creek Drive over Bridge Creek in Escambia County, Florida. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2042. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBridge Creek Drive
CrossesBridge Creek
Location0.1MI S of Silver Creek
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEscambia County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.39094, -87.37369
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2023)
Projected traffic260 by 2042
Trucks1%
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 Bridge Creek Drive over Bridge Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bridge Creek Drive over Bridge Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Bridge Creek Drive over Bridge Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bridge Creek Drive over Bridge Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Bridge Creek Drive over Bridge Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.