US Bridges

SR87 over Clear Creek

Fair

Santa Rosa County, Florida · 0.1 Miles North of SR87A · Structure no. 580089

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR87 over Clear Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR87 over Clear Creek in Santa Rosa County, Florida. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 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 5,400 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,369 by 2044. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesSR87
CrossesClear Creek
Location0.1 Miles North of SR87A
RouteState Highway 87
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.71243, -87.04603
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,400 (2022)
Projected traffic9,369 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 SR87 over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR87 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR87 over Clear Creek carry?

About 5,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR87 over Clear Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR87 over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.