US Bridges

SR4 over West Coldwater Creek

Fair

Santa Rosa County, Florida · 3.3MI East of SR89 CR197 · Structure no. 580095

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
175 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR4 over West Coldwater Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR4 over West Coldwater 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,511 by 2044. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

CarriesSR4
CrossesWest Coldwater Creek
Location3.3MI East of SR89 CR197
RouteState Highway 4
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.95169, -87.0939
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2022)
Projected traffic4,511 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR4 over West Coldwater Creek built?

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

What condition is SR4 over West 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR4 over West Coldwater Creek carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SR4 over West Coldwater Creek?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR4 over West Coldwater Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.