Escambia County Bridge Report Card
Escambia County scores 90 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Escambia County, Florida
Escambia County has 252 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 10 rated poor and 1 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 4.0% is above the 2.8% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 58,438 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Escambia County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 90/100 (A). The county has 252 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 10 in poor condition and 1 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 58,438 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 4.0% | 7.9 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 2.1% of measured traffic | 1.6 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.4% | 0.8 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 41 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 2,825,770 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 4.0% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 2.8% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.4% |
| Average Bridge Age | 41 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 58,438 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Escambia County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I10 Sr8 over Us90a Sr10 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 26,494 | 1961 |
| I10 Sr8 over Sr297 Pine Forest | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 26,494 | 1961 |
| CR 196 over Cowdevil Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,200 | 1973 |
| Cr4 over Reedy Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,900 | 1942 |
| Burning Tree Road over Thompson Bayou | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 500 | 1960 |
| Cr168 over Reedy Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 500 | 1968 |
| Pineville Road over Long Hollow Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 125 | 1968 |
| Still Road over Pine Barren Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 100 | 1966 |
| Lambert Bridge RD over Little Pine Barren Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 75 | 1968 |
| O.c. Phillips Road over Brushy Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 50 | 1968 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.