US Bridges

Red Morris Road over Blue Creek Relief

Fair

Santa Rosa County, Florida · 0.6 MI South of HWY 4 · Structure no. 584214

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Red Morris Road over Blue Creek Relief is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Red Morris Road over Blue Creek Relief in Santa Rosa County, Florida. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2046. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesRed Morris Road
CrossesBlue Creek Relief
Location0.6 MI South of HWY 4
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.84619, -86.83844
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic35 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Red Morris Road over Blue Creek Relief built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Red Morris Road over Blue Creek Relief 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 Red Morris Road over Blue Creek Relief carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Red Morris Road over Blue Creek Relief?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Red Morris Road over Blue Creek Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.