US Bridges

CR 87A over Clear Creek

Fair

Santa Rosa County, Florida · 1.2 KM W of Langley Gate · Structure no. 1FL1400

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
130 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,000
2013 count
Owner
Federal
Navy / Marines

About this bridge

CR 87A over Clear Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 87A over Clear Creek in Santa Rosa County, Florida. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,800 by 2032. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 87A
CrossesClear Creek
Location1.2 KM W of Langley Gate
RouteCounty Highway 87A
CountySanta Rosa County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.70697, -87.03792
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2013)
Projected traffic8,800 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNavy / Marines
Maintained byNavy / Marines
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$63,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 87A over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 87A over Clear Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does CR 87A over Clear Creek carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 87A over Clear Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns CR 87A over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the Navy / Marines.