US Bridges

Northpointe Blvd over Graveyard Branch

Fair

Escambia County, Florida · 0.7MI South of SR 290 · Structure no. 484271

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Northpointe Blvd over Graveyard Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Northpointe Blvd over Graveyard Branch in Escambia County, Florida. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 6 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 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 347 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNorthpointe Blvd
CrossesGraveyard Branch
Location0.7MI South of SR 290
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEscambia County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.50397, -87.17855
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating56.5 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic347 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Northpointe Blvd over Graveyard Branch built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Northpointe Blvd over Graveyard Branch 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 Northpointe Blvd over Graveyard Branch carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Northpointe Blvd over Graveyard Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Northpointe Blvd over Graveyard Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.