US Bridges

SR87 over Dean Creek

Fair

Santa Rosa County, Florida · 4.0MI North of US98 SR30 · Structure no. 580181

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR87 over Dean Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR87 over Dean Creek in Santa Rosa County, Florida. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 19,400 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,659 by 2044. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

CarriesSR87
CrossesDean Creek
Location4.0MI North of US98 SR30
RouteState Highway 87
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.44583, -86.88668
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.6 US tons
Inventory rating51.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.3 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,400 (2022)
Projected traffic33,659 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13.7 mi (22 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 Dean Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR87 over Dean 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 Dean Creek carry?

About 19,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR87 over Dean Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns SR87 over Dean Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.