US Bridges

CR 191 over Big Juniper Creek

Good

Santa Rosa County, Florida · 2.52 MI South of SR 4 · Structure no. 580045

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
220 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,150
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 191 over Big Juniper Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 191 over Big Juniper 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,150 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,996 by 2042. The structure is 220 ft (67 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCR 191
CrossesBig Juniper Creek
Location2.52 MI South of SR 4
RouteCounty Highway 191
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.83365, -86.90338
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length220 ft (67 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,150 (2023)
Projected traffic1,996 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 191 over Big Juniper Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

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

About 1,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is CR 191 over Big Juniper Creek?

The structure is 220 ft (67 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns CR 191 over Big Juniper Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.