US Bridges

CR 393 over Pond Creek

FairPosted for load

Okaloosa County, Florida · 4.9 MI North of US 90 · Structure no. 570026

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
260 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,900
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 393 over Pond Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CR 393 over Pond Creek in Okaloosa County, Florida. It was built in 1960, 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,032 by 2044. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 393
CrossesPond Creek
Location4.9 MI North of US 90
RouteCounty Highway 393
CountyOkaloosa County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.81047, -86.40795
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.5 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3 (+7 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length260 ft (79.2 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 traffic2,900 (2023)
Projected traffic5,032 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Pond Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 393 over Pond 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 393 over Pond Creek carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is CR 393 over Pond Creek?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 393 over Pond Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.