US Bridges

SR4 over Sweetwater Creek

Fair

Santa Rosa County, Florida · 4.8MI. West of Countyline · Structure no. 580097

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
380 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR4 over Sweetwater Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR4 over Sweetwater Creek in Santa Rosa County, Florida. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,296 by 2044. The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

CarriesSR4
CrossesSweetwater Creek
Location4.8MI. West of Countyline
RouteState Highway 4
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.85563, -86.85143
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length380 ft (115.8 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2022)
Projected traffic3,296 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 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 Sweetwater Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR4 over Sweetwater 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 Sweetwater Creek carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SR4 over Sweetwater Creek?

The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR4 over Sweetwater Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.