US Bridges

Ora Dr. over Bridge Creek

GoodPosted for load

Escambia County, Florida · 0.23MI S. of Tanton Rd. · Structure no. 484264

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ora Dr. over Bridge Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Ora Dr. over Bridge Creek in Escambia County, Florida. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 174 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).

CarriesOra Dr.
CrossesBridge Creek
Location0.23MI S. of Tanton Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.38592, -87.36486
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.5 US tons
Inventory rating62.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic174 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 Ora Dr. over Bridge Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ora Dr. over Bridge 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Ora Dr. over Bridge Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ora Dr. over Bridge Creek?

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 Ora Dr. over Bridge Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.