US Bridges

Red Rock Road over Big Juniper Creek

Fair

Santa Rosa County, Florida · 3.3 MI East of CR 191 · Structure no. 584217

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
101 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Red Rock Road over Big Juniper Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Red Rock Road over Big Juniper Creek in Santa Rosa County, Florida. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 130 by 2042. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesRed Rock Road
CrossesBig Juniper Creek
Location3.3 MI East of CR 191
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySanta Rosa County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.78528, -86.89111
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2023)
Projected traffic130 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Rock Road over Big Juniper Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Red Rock Road over Big Juniper 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 2023.

How much traffic does Red Rock Road over Big Juniper Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Red Rock Road over Big Juniper Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Red Rock Road over Big Juniper Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.