US Bridges

CR182 over Pond Creek

Fair

Santa Rosa County, Florida · 2.37 MI East of CR 197 · Structure no. 580084

Built
1901
124 years old, rebuilt 1951
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR182 over Pond Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR182 over Pond Creek in Santa Rosa County, Florida. It was built in 1901 and reconstructed in 1951, so it is 124 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 5 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,082 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCR182
CrossesPond Creek
Location2.37 MI East of CR 197
RouteCounty Highway 182
CountySanta Rosa County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.77928, -87.17008
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2022)
Projected traffic2,082 by 2042
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR182 over Pond Creek built?

It was built in 1901, making it 124 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1951.

What condition is CR182 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CR182 over Pond Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is CR182 over Pond Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m).

Who owns CR182 over Pond Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.