US Bridges

Wilkerson Bluff RD over I10 SR8

Good

Okaloosa County, Florida · 6.5MI West of SR85 · Structure no. 570048

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
247 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilkerson Bluff RD over I10 SR8 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wilkerson Bluff RD over I10 SR8 in Okaloosa County, Florida. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 441 by 2035. The structure is 247 ft (75.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesWilkerson Bluff RD
CrossesI10 SR8
Location6.5MI West of SR85
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.71556, -86.67693
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length247 ft (75.2 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2015)
Projected traffic441 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wilkerson Bluff RD over I10 SR8 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wilkerson Bluff RD over I10 SR8 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Wilkerson Bluff RD over I10 SR8 carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wilkerson Bluff RD over I10 SR8?

The structure is 247 ft (75.2 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Wilkerson Bluff RD over I10 SR8?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.