US Bridges

CR184A over Pond Creek

Fair

Santa Rosa County, Florida · 0.35MI E/O Whispering Wds · Structure no. 580088

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
484 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR184A over Pond Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR184A over Pond Creek in Santa Rosa County, Florida. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,085 by 2042. The structure is 484 ft (147.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR184A
CrossesPond Creek
Location0.35MI E/O Whispering Wds
RouteCounty Highway 184A
CountySanta Rosa County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.64707, -87.12763
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length484 ft (147.5 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2022)
Projected traffic19,085 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 CR184A over Pond Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR184A 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does CR184A over Pond Creek carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is CR184A over Pond Creek?

The structure is 484 ft (147.5 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns CR184A over Pond Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.