US Bridges

Pat Brown Road over Clear Creek

Good

Santa Rosa County, Florida · 0.23 MI E of Munson HWY · Structure no. 584232

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pat Brown Road over Clear Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pat Brown Road over Clear Creek in Santa Rosa County, Florida. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 217 by 2045. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPat Brown Road
CrossesClear Creek
Location0.23 MI E of Munson HWY
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.66044, -87.00544
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating94.7 US tons
Inventory rating56.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2024)
Projected traffic217 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Pat Brown Road over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pat Brown Road 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Pat Brown Road over Clear Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pat Brown Road over Clear Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Pat Brown Road over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.