US Bridges

Ashland Ave over 8 Mile Creek

Good

Escambia County, Florida · 0.02MI S of W Detroit Blv · Structure no. 484276

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
101
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ashland Ave over 8 Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ashland Ave over 8 Mile Creek in Escambia County, Florida. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 101 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2046. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesAshland Ave
Crosses8 Mile Creek
Location0.02MI S of W Detroit Blv
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.51857, -87.29694
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic101 (2024)
Projected traffic130 by 2046
Trucks10%
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 Ashland Ave over 8 Mile Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ashland 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Ashland Ave over 8 Mile Creek carry?

About 101 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ashland Ave over 8 Mile Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.3 m).

Who owns Ashland Ave over 8 Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.