US Bridges

CR4 over Reedy Creek

PoorPosted for load

Escambia County, Florida · 1.63MI W of Byrneville RD · Structure no. 480040

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
100 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR4 over Reedy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR4 over Reedy Creek in Escambia County, Florida. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,297 by 2045. The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR4
CrossesReedy Creek
Location1.63MI W of Byrneville RD
RouteCounty Highway 4
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.96831, -87.35439
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length100 ft (30.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2023)
Projected traffic3,297 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR4 over Reedy Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR4 over Reedy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does CR4 over Reedy Creek carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR4 over Reedy Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR4 over Reedy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.