US Bridges

Detroit Blvd over 8 Mile Creek

Good

Escambia County, Florida · 0.97MI West of SR95 US29 · Structure no. 484274

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,700
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Detroit Blvd over 8 Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Detroit Blvd over 8 Mile 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 8,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,095 by 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesDetroit Blvd
Crosses8 Mile Creek
Location0.97MI West of SR95 US29
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.51917, -87.28903
Functional classUrban 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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,700 (2023)
Projected traffic15,095 by 2045
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Detroit Blvd over 8 Mile Creek built?

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

What condition is Detroit Blvd over 8 Mile 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Detroit Blvd over 8 Mile Creek carry?

About 8,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Detroit Blvd over 8 Mile Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Detroit Blvd over 8 Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.