US Bridges

CR 4 over Beaver Dam Creek

Fair

Escambia County, Florida · 1.0 MI West of HWY 99 · Structure no. 480154

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 4 over Beaver Dam Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 4 over Beaver Dam Creek in Escambia County, Florida. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 85 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,297 by 2045. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 4
CrossesBeaver Dam Creek
Location1.0 MI West of HWY 99
RouteCounty Highway 4
CountyEscambia County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.96629, -87.44533
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2023)
Projected traffic3,297 by 2045
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 CR 4 over Beaver Dam Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is CR 4 over Beaver Dam 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR 4 over Beaver Dam Creek carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is CR 4 over Beaver Dam Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns CR 4 over Beaver Dam Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.