US Bridges

Cove Ave over 8 Mile Creek

Good

Escambia County, Florida · 0.03MI N of Detroit Blvd · Structure no. 484275

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cove Ave over 8 Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Cove Ave 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 500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 868 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCove Ave
Crosses8 Mile Creek
Location0.03MI N of Detroit Blvd
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.51961, -87.28832
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 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 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 width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2024)
Projected traffic868 by 2046
Trucks0%
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 Cove Ave over 8 Mile Creek built?

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

What condition is Cove Ave 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 Cove Ave over 8 Mile Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Cove Ave 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 35 ft wide.

Who owns Cove Ave over 8 Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.