US Bridges

CR 164 over Coldwater Creek

PoorPosted for load

Santa Rosa County, Florida · 1.4 MI West of CR 399 · Structure no. 580015

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
240 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 164 over Coldwater Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR 164 over Coldwater Creek in Santa Rosa County, Florida. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 868 by 2045. The structure is 240 ft (73.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 164
CrossesColdwater Creek
Location1.4 MI West of CR 399
RouteCounty Highway 164
CountySanta Rosa County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.88337, -87.10805
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2023)
Projected traffic868 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 164 over Coldwater Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 164 over Coldwater Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does CR 164 over Coldwater Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 164 over Coldwater Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 164 over Coldwater Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.