US Bridges

CR 191 over Pond Creek

Fair

Santa Rosa County, Florida · 1.1 MI South of SR 87 · Structure no. 580003

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
482 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 191 over Pond Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 191 over Pond Creek in Santa Rosa County, Florida. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 8,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,054 by 2042. The structure is 482 ft (146.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 191
CrossesPond Creek
Location1.1 MI South of SR 87
RouteCounty Highway 191
CountySanta Rosa County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.60707, -87.03478
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+12 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length482 ft (146.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,100 (2022)
Projected traffic14,054 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 191 over Pond Creek built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 191 over Pond 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does CR 191 over Pond Creek carry?

About 8,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 191 over Pond Creek?

The structure is 482 ft (146.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns CR 191 over Pond Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.