US Bridges

SR189 over Narrows Creek

Good

Okaloosa County, Florida · 4.5 Mi. North of SR4 · Structure no. 570093

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR189 over Narrows Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR189 over Narrows Creek 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 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 4,900 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,502 by 2044. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.3 mi (68 km).

CarriesSR189
CrossesNarrows Creek
Location4.5 Mi. North of SR4
RouteState Highway 189
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.86286, -86.67165
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,900 (2022)
Projected traffic8,502 by 2044
Trucks11%
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 Narrows Creek built?

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

What condition is SR189 over Narrows 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR189 over Narrows Creek carry?

About 4,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR189 over Narrows Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR189 over Narrows Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.