US Bridges

CR 191 over Big Juniper Creek

FairPosted for load

Santa Rosa County, Florida · 1 MI South of Jean RD · Structure no. 580026

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
176 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 191 over Big Juniper Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 191 over Big Juniper Creek in Santa Rosa County, Florida. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 781 by 2045. The structure is 176 ft (53.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 191
CrossesBig Juniper Creek
Location1 MI South of Jean RD
RouteCounty Highway 191
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.89807, -86.88841
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 10
Structure length176 ft (53.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2023)
Projected traffic781 by 2045
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Big Juniper Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 191 over Big Juniper 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 191 over Big Juniper Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is CR 191 over Big Juniper Creek?

The structure is 176 ft (53.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 191 over Big Juniper Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.