US Bridges

US90 SR10 over Bass Hole Cove

Fair

Santa Rosa County, Florida · 2.2 Miles E. of Co. Line · Structure no. 580007

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
297 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
20,750
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US90 SR10 over Bass Hole Cove is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US90 SR10 over Bass Hole Cove in Santa Rosa County, Florida. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 5 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 20,750 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,001 by 2044. The structure is 297 ft (90.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS90 SR10
CrossesBass Hole Cove
Location2.2 Miles E. of Co. Line
RouteU.S. Route 90
CountySanta Rosa County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.58118, -87.18018
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length297 ft (90.5 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,750 (2022)
Projected traffic36,001 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US90 SR10 over Bass Hole Cove built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is US90 SR10 over Bass Hole Cove 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US90 SR10 over Bass Hole Cove carry?

About 20,750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US90 SR10 over Bass Hole Cove?

The structure is 297 ft (90.5 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US90 SR10 over Bass Hole Cove?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.