CR 196 over Penasula Creek
FairEscambia County, Florida · 0.1 MI North of CR 97 · Structure no. 480131
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 900
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 196 over Penasula Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR 196 over Penasula Creek in Escambia County, Florida. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 6 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,562 by 2042. The structure is 120 ft (36.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 196 over Penasula Creek built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 196 over Penasula Creek 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does CR 196 over Penasula Creek carry?
About 900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is CR 196 over Penasula Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns CR 196 over Penasula Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.