US Bridges

CR184 over Escambia River

Fair

Escambia County, Florida · 1.4MI W of Wallace Lk RD · Structure no. 480045

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
3,075 ft
21 main spans
Daily traffic
6,900
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR184 over Escambia River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR184 over Escambia River 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 6,900 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,972 by 2042. The structure is 3,075 ft (937.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesCR184
CrossesEscambia River
Location1.4MI W of Wallace Lk RD
RouteCounty Highway 184
CountyEscambia County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.66964, -87.26923
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans21 (+49 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length3,075 ft (937.3 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,900 (2023)
Projected traffic11,972 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR184 over Escambia River built?

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

What condition is CR184 over Escambia River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR184 over Escambia River carry?

About 6,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is CR184 over Escambia River?

The structure is 3,075 ft (937.3 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns CR184 over Escambia River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.