US Bridges

CR 87A over Clear Creek

Good

Santa Rosa County, Florida · 0.6 MI East of CR 87 · Structure no. 580096

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
131 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,200
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,492 by 2042. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 87A
CrossesClear Creek
Location0.6 MI East of CR 87
RouteCounty Highway 87A
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.70705, -87.03791
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating55.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,200 (2022)
Projected traffic12,492 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 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 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 December 2023.

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

About 7,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 87A over Clear Creek?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns CR 87A over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.