US Bridges

SR293 over Rocky Creek

Good

Okaloosa County, Florida · 2.5 Miles N of SR20 · Structure no. 570163

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,728 ft
21 main spans
Daily traffic
12,000
2013 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

SR293 over Rocky Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR293 over Rocky Creek in Okaloosa County, Florida. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,000 by 2033. The structure is 1,728 ft (526.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesSR293
CrossesRocky Creek
Location2.5 Miles N of SR20
RouteState Highway 293
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.50586, -86.41322
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans21
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,728 ft (526.7 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2013)
Projected traffic24,000 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
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 SR293 over Rocky Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR293 over Rocky 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR293 over Rocky Creek carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR293 over Rocky Creek?

The structure is 1,728 ft (526.7 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR293 over Rocky Creek?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority and maintained by the State Highway Agency.