US Bridges

SR87 over Manning Creek

Fair

Santa Rosa County, Florida · 2.8MI. N of CR182 · Structure no. 580105

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
135 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR87 over Manning Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR87 over Manning Creek in Santa Rosa County, Florida. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,205 by 2044. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSR87
CrossesManning Creek
Location2.8MI. N of CR182
RouteState Highway 87
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.80221, -87.04225
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2022)
Projected traffic5,205 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Manning Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR87 over Manning 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR87 over Manning Creek carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR87 over Manning Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR87 over Manning Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.