US Bridges

CR 191 over Big Coldwater Creek

Fair

Santa Rosa County, Florida · 2.5MI East of CR 87A · Structure no. 580087

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,151 ft
19 main spans
Daily traffic
950
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 191 over Big Coldwater Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 191 over Big Coldwater Creek in Santa Rosa County, Florida. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,649 by 2042. The structure is 1,151 ft (350.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesCR 191
CrossesBig Coldwater Creek
Location2.5MI East of CR 87A
RouteCounty Highway 191
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.70985, -86.97124
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans19
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,151 ft (350.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2022)
Projected traffic1,649 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 Coldwater Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 191 over Big 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 October 2023.

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

About 950 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is CR 191 over Big Coldwater Creek?

The structure is 1,151 ft (350.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns CR 191 over Big Coldwater Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.