US Bridges

Morristown Road over Holly Creek

FairPosted for load

Santa Rosa County, Florida · 1.3 MI South of SR 4 · Structure no. 584158

Built
1993
32 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morristown Road over Holly Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Morristown Road over Holly Creek in Santa Rosa County, Florida. It was built in 1993 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 32 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 700 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,215 by 2046. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMorristown Road
CrossesHolly Creek
Location1.3 MI South of SR 4
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.93902, -87.22034
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2024)
Projected traffic1,215 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Morristown Road over Holly Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Morristown Road over Holly 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Morristown Road over Holly Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Morristown Road over Holly Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Morristown Road over Holly Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.