US Bridges

CR 178 over Coldwater Creek

Fair

Santa Rosa County, Florida · 1.3 MI West of SR 87 · Structure no. 580021

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
530 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 178 over Coldwater Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 178 over Coldwater Creek in Santa Rosa County, Florida. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,128 by 2043. The structure is 530 ft (161.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 178
CrossesColdwater Creek
Location1.3 MI West of SR 87
RouteCounty Highway 178
CountySanta Rosa County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.83488, -87.0711
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length530 ft (161.5 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2022)
Projected traffic1,128 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 178 over Coldwater Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 178 over Coldwater 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 178 over Coldwater Creek carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is CR 178 over Coldwater Creek?

The structure is 530 ft (161.5 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns CR 178 over Coldwater Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.