Simmons Road over Coldwater Creek
PoorPosted for loadSanta Rosa County, Florida · 4.31 MI S of Sellersville · Structure no. 580819
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 135 ft
- 12 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
About this bridge
Simmons Road over Coldwater Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Simmons Road over Coldwater Creek in Santa Rosa County, Florida. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the Florida average of 41.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 87 by 2046. The structure is 135 ft (41 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Simmons Road over Coldwater Creek built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is Simmons Road over Coldwater Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does Simmons Road over Coldwater Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count).
How long is Simmons Road over Coldwater Creek?
The structure is 135 ft (41 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Simmons Road over Coldwater Creek?
It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.