SR85 over Horsehead Creek
FairOkaloosa County, Florida · 0.8MI East of Laurel Hill · Structure no. 570027
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR85 over Horsehead Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR85 over Horsehead Creek in Okaloosa County, Florida. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 53 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,899 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR85 over Horsehead Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is SR85 over Horsehead 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 SR85 over Horsehead Creek carry?
About 3,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is SR85 over Horsehead Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns SR85 over Horsehead Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.