US Bridges

San Rapheal Road over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Santa Rosa County, Florida · 0.9 MI West of SR 281 · Structure no. 584144

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

San Rapheal Road over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying San Rapheal Road over Drainage Ditch in Santa Rosa County, Florida. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 61 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSan Rapheal Road
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.9 MI West of SR 281
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySanta Rosa County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.53352, -87.09983
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2022)
Projected traffic61 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 San Rapheal Road over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is San Rapheal Road over Drainage Ditch 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does San Rapheal Road over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is San Rapheal Road over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m).

Who owns San Rapheal Road over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.