US Bridges

CR 184 over Ditch

Fair

Escambia County, Florida · 0.16MI E of Rocky Branch · Structure no. 480176

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,700
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 184 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying CR 184 over Ditch in Escambia County, Florida. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 5,700 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,890 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 184
CrossesDitch
Location0.16MI E of Rocky Branch
RouteCounty Highway 184
CountyEscambia County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.66436, -87.28992
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 184 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 184 over Ditch 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 2023.

How much traffic does CR 184 over Ditch carry?

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

How long is CR 184 over Ditch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns CR 184 over Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.