US Bridges

Mcwhorter Ave over SR85

Good

Okaloosa County, Florida · 6.1MI South of SR8 · Structure no. 570175

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
247 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcwhorter Ave over SR85 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mcwhorter Ave over SR85 in Okaloosa County, Florida. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,552 by 2044. The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long and 53 ft wide.

CarriesMcwhorter Ave
CrossesSR85
Location6.1MI South of SR8
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.63967, -86.54941
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.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length247 ft (75.3 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2022)
Projected traffic5,552 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mcwhorter Ave over SR85 built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mcwhorter Ave over SR85 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 2024.

How much traffic does Mcwhorter Ave over SR85 carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Mcwhorter Ave over SR85?

The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Mcwhorter Ave over SR85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.