US Bridges

CR184 over Escambia River Relief

Fair

Escambia County, Florida · 0.5MI E of Rocky Branch R · Structure no. 480044

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
792 ft
22 main spans
Daily traffic
5,700
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR184 over Escambia River Relief is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR184 over Escambia River Relief in Escambia County, Florida. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older 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 5,700 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,890 by 2042. The structure is 792 ft (241.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesCR184
CrossesEscambia River Relief
Location0.5MI E of Rocky Branch R
RouteCounty Highway 184
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.66597, -87.28364
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans22
Design loadUnknown
Structure length792 ft (241.4 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,700 (2022)
Projected traffic9,890 by 2042
Trucks14%
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

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 CR184 over Escambia River Relief built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR184 over Escambia River Relief 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 CR184 over Escambia River Relief carry?

About 5,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is CR184 over Escambia River Relief?

The structure is 792 ft (241.4 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns CR184 over Escambia River Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.