CR 196 over Cowdevil Creek
PoorEscambia County, Florida · 0.3 MI West of SR 29 · Structure no. 480087
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
- Length
- 29 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 196 over Cowdevil Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying CR 196 over Cowdevil Creek in Escambia County, Florida. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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.
It carries about 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,817 by 2045. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 196 over Cowdevil Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 196 over Cowdevil 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does CR 196 over Cowdevil Creek carry?
About 2,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is CR 196 over Cowdevil Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m).
Who owns CR 196 over Cowdevil Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.