US Bridges

SR4 over Beaver Creek

Fair

Okaloosa County, Florida · 200FT E of County Line RD · Structure no. 570061

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,950
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR4 over Beaver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR4 over Beaver Creek in Okaloosa County, Florida. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 78 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 1,950 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,383 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesSR4
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location200FT E of County Line RD
RouteState Highway 4
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.85042, -86.788
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating84 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,950 (2022)
Projected traffic3,383 by 2044
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR4 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is SR4 over Beaver 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 SR4 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 1,950 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is SR4 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR4 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.