US Bridges

Bluff Springs Road over Pritchett Mill Creek

Good

Escambia County, Florida · 0.79 MI E of Century Blvd · Structure no. 484257

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bluff Springs Road over Pritchett Mill Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Bluff Springs Road over Pritchett Mill Creek in Escambia County, Florida. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 139 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesBluff Springs Road
CrossesPritchett Mill Creek
Location0.79 MI E of Century Blvd
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.93171, -87.28269
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.8 US tons
Inventory rating45.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2023)
Projected traffic139 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Bluff Springs Road over Pritchett Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bluff Springs Road over Pritchett Mill 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Bluff Springs Road over Pritchett Mill Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Bluff Springs Road over Pritchett Mill Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Bluff Springs Road over Pritchett Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.