US Bridges

CR 97A over Boggy Creek

Good

Escambia County, Florida · 0.9 MI West of CR 99 · Structure no. 484254

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
160 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 97A over Boggy Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 97A over Boggy Creek in Escambia County, Florida. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 694 by 2044. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 97A
CrossesBoggy Creek
Location0.9 MI West of CR 99
RouteCounty Highway 97A
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.77375, -87.49294
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2022)
Projected traffic694 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Boggy Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 97A over 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CR 97A over Boggy Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is CR 97A over Boggy Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns CR 97A over Boggy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.