US Bridges

SR123 over Turkey Creek

Fair

Okaloosa County, Florida · 0.5 Miles S. of SR85 · Structure no. 570076

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
830 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
12,250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR123 over Turkey Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR123 over Turkey Creek in Okaloosa County, Florida. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 12,250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,254 by 2044. The structure is 830 ft (253 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR123
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location0.5 Miles S. of SR85
RouteState Highway 123
CountyOkaloosa County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.55433, -86.53208
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans16
Design loadHS 20
Structure length830 ft (253 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,250 (2022)
Projected traffic21,254 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR123 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR123 over Turkey 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR123 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 12,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR123 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 830 ft (253 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR123 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.