US Bridges

Sunshine Hill RD over Unnamed Branch

Good

Escambia County, Florida · 1.1 MI SW of SR 97 · Structure no. 484246

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sunshine Hill RD over Unnamed Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Sunshine Hill RD over Unnamed Branch in Escambia County, Florida. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 87 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSunshine Hill RD
CrossesUnnamed Branch
Location1.1 MI SW of SR 97
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.74644, -87.38703
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating52.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic87 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 Sunshine Hill RD over Unnamed Branch built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sunshine Hill RD over Unnamed Branch 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 Sunshine Hill RD over Unnamed Branch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Sunshine Hill RD over Unnamed Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Sunshine Hill RD over Unnamed Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.