US Bridges

CR 393 over Shoal River

FairPosted for load

Okaloosa County, Florida · 0.5 MI South of Dorcas RD · Structure no. 570021

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
360 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 393 over Shoal River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CR 393 over Shoal River in Okaloosa County, Florida. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 65 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 5 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,685 by 2042. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 393
CrossesShoal River
Location0.5 MI South of Dorcas RD
RouteCounty Highway 393
CountyOkaloosa County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.79095, -86.4204
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3 (+12 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length360 ft (109.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2023)
Projected traffic4,685 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 CR 393 over Shoal River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is CR 393 over Shoal River 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CR 393 over Shoal River carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 393 over Shoal River?

The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 393 over Shoal River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.