US Bridges

SR293 over Foxhead Branch

Good

Okaloosa County, Florida · 1.6 Miles South of SR85 · Structure no. 570167

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
300 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,000
2013 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

SR293 over Foxhead Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR293 over Foxhead Branch 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 17,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,000 by 2033. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 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
CrossesFoxhead Branch
Location1.6 Miles South of SR85
RouteState Highway 293
CountyOkaloosa County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.54692, -86.47017
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.4 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,000 (2013)
Projected traffic22,000 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 Foxhead Branch built?

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

What condition is SR293 over Foxhead Branch 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 Foxhead Branch carry?

About 17,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR293 over Foxhead Branch?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR293 over Foxhead Branch?

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