US Bridges

SR4 over East Coldwater Creek

Fair

Santa Rosa County, Florida · 5.0 Miles E. of SR87 · Structure no. 580157

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
450 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,668
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR4 over East Coldwater Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR4 over East Coldwater Creek in Santa Rosa County, Florida. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 450 ft (137.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

CarriesSR4
CrossesEast Coldwater Creek
Location5.0 Miles E. of SR87
RouteState Highway 4
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.88235, -86.95832
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 inspectionMarch 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating65.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length450 ft (137.2 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 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 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR4 over East Coldwater Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR4 over East 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR4 over East Coldwater Creek carry?

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

How long is SR4 over East Coldwater Creek?

The structure is 450 ft (137.2 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR4 over East Coldwater Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.