US Bridges

SR4 over Big Juniper Creek

Fair

Santa Rosa County, Florida · 2.0 Mi. West of CR191 · Structure no. 580107

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
315 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,668
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR4 over Big Juniper Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR4 over Big Juniper Creek in Santa Rosa County, Florida. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 1,668 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,894 by 2044. The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesSR4
CrossesBig Juniper Creek
Location2.0 Mi. West of CR191
RouteState Highway 4
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.86313, -86.90443
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length315 ft (96 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,668 (2022)
Projected traffic2,894 by 2044
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 Big Juniper Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR4 over Big Juniper 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR4 over Big Juniper Creek carry?

About 1,668 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SR4 over Big Juniper Creek?

The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR4 over Big Juniper Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.