US Bridges

SR4 over East Relief

Fair

Santa Rosa County, Florida · 3.1MI East of US29 SR95 · Structure no. 580102

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR4 over East Relief is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR4 over East Relief in Santa Rosa County, Florida. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 4,900 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,502 by 2044. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 67.1 mi (108 km).

CarriesSR4
CrossesEast Relief
Location3.1MI East of US29 SR95
RouteState Highway 4
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.95639, -87.21722
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 rating61 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,900 (2022)
Projected traffic8,502 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed67.1 mi (108 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 East Relief built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR4 over East Relief 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR4 over East Relief carry?

About 4,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR4 over East Relief?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR4 over East Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.