US Bridges

SR189 over Dry Ford Branch

Fair

Okaloosa County, Florida · 1.3 MI S of Ala St. Line · Structure no. 570092

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
116 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR189 over Dry Ford Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR189 over Dry Ford Branch in Okaloosa County, Florida. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,726 by 2044. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.3 mi (68 km).

Location

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CarriesSR189
CrossesDry Ford Branch
Location1.3 MI S of Ala St. Line
RouteState Highway 189
CountyOkaloosa County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.97342, -86.63105
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 rating66 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2022)
Projected traffic5,726 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.3 mi (68 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 SR189 over Dry Ford Branch built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR189 over Dry Ford Branch 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR189 over Dry Ford Branch carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR189 over Dry Ford Branch?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR189 over Dry Ford Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.