US Bridges

Dawson Road over Pritchett Mill Branch

Good

Escambia County, Florida · 1 MI N of Bluff Spring RD · Structure no. 484300

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
76 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dawson Road over Pritchett Mill Branch is a concrete slab carrying Dawson Road over Pritchett Mill Branch in Escambia County, Florida. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 87 by 2042. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesDawson Road
CrossesPritchett Mill Branch
Location1 MI N of Bluff Spring RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEscambia County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.93422, -87.28708
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.9 US tons
Inventory rating43.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic87 by 2042
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 Dawson Road over Pritchett Mill Branch built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dawson Road over Pritchett Mill Branch 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Dawson Road over Pritchett Mill Branch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Dawson Road over Pritchett Mill Branch?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Dawson Road over Pritchett Mill Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.