US Bridges

Norman Riley Road over Ates Creek

Fair

Santa Rosa County, Florida · 0.76MI N of Bryant Br · Structure no. 580820

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2022 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Norman Riley Road over Ates Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Norman Riley Road over Ates Creek in Santa Rosa County, Florida. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 130 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesNorman Riley Road
CrossesAtes Creek
Location0.76MI N of Bryant Br
RouteState Lands Road 0
CountySanta Rosa County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.74286, -86.80672
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2022)
Projected traffic130 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation 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 Norman Riley Road over Ates Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Norman Riley Road over Ates 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Norman Riley Road over Ates Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Norman Riley Road over Ates Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Norman Riley Road over Ates Creek?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.