SR189 over Lightwood Knot Creek
FairOkaloosa County, Florida · 2.2MI West of SR85 · Structure no. 570003
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 35,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR189 over Lightwood Knot Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR189 over Lightwood Knot Creek in Okaloosa County, Florida. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 35,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,592 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR189 over Lightwood Knot Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR189 over Lightwood Knot 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does SR189 over Lightwood Knot Creek carry?
About 35,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR189 over Lightwood Knot Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).
Who owns SR189 over Lightwood Knot Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.