US Bridges

Old State Road 4A over Sugarloaf Creek

Fair

Monroe County, Florida · 5 Mi. E & S of US-1 Mm 17 · Structure no. 904155

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
617
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old State Road 4A over Sugarloaf Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Old State Road 4A over Sugarloaf Creek in Monroe County, Florida. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 617 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 954 by 2042. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesOld State Road 4A
CrossesSugarloaf Creek
Location5 Mi. E & S of US-1 Mm 17
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates24.6035, -81.57087
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.8 US tons
Inventory rating31.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic617 (2023)
Projected traffic954 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Old State Road 4A over Sugarloaf Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old State Road 4A over Sugarloaf 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Old State Road 4A over Sugarloaf Creek carry?

About 617 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Old State Road 4A over Sugarloaf Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Old State Road 4A over Sugarloaf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.