US Bridges

Bay Shore Drive over Unnamed Creek

Good

Okaloosa County, Florida · 0.2 MI S of John Sims Pkw · Structure no. 570063

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bay Shore Drive over Unnamed Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bay Shore Drive over Unnamed Creek in Okaloosa County, Florida. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,470 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesBay Shore Drive
CrossesUnnamed Creek
Location0.2 MI S of John Sims Pkw
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.51981, -86.48925
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2022)
Projected traffic3,470 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Bay Shore Drive over Unnamed Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bay Shore Drive over Unnamed Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Bay Shore Drive over Unnamed Creek carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Bay Shore Drive over Unnamed Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns Bay Shore Drive over Unnamed Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.