US Bridges

SR293 over Swift Creek

Good

Okaloosa County, Florida · 0.75 MI North of SR285 · Structure no. 570166

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
340 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,000
2014 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

SR293 over Swift Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR293 over Swift 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 2036. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSR293
CrossesSwift Creek
Location0.75 MI North of SR285
RouteState Highway 293
CountyOkaloosa County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.54533, -86.46494
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 inspectionNovember 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length340 ft (103.6 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2014)
Projected traffic24,000 by 2036
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 Swift Creek built?

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

What condition is SR293 over Swift 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR293 over Swift Creek carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR293 over Swift Creek?

The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR293 over Swift Creek?

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