US Bridges

SR85 over Juniper Creek

Fair

Okaloosa County, Florida · 3.4 Miles North of SR20 · Structure no. 570086

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
116 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,846
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR85 over Juniper Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR85 over Juniper Creek in Okaloosa County, Florida. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 8,846 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,348 by 2044. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR85
CrossesJuniper Creek
Location3.4 Miles North of SR20
RouteState Highway 85
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.55808, -86.51951
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,846 (2022)
Projected traffic15,348 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 SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

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 SR85 over Juniper Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR85 over Juniper 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR85 over Juniper Creek carry?

About 8,846 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR85 over Juniper Creek?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR85 over Juniper Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.