US Bridges

CR 393 over Pond Creek

Fair

Okaloosa County, Florida · 8.71 MI North of US 90 · Structure no. 570028

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
180 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
2,900
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 393 over Pond Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR 393 over Pond Creek in Okaloosa County, Florida. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 95 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,032 by 2045. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesCR 393
CrossesPond Creek
Location8.71 MI North of US 90
RouteCounty Highway 393
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.86558, -86.40806
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating44.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 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 2045
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
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 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

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 July 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 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 393 over Pond Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.