US Bridges

SR 123 over Turkey Creek

Fair

Okaloosa County, Florida · 4.0MI North of SR85 · Structure no. 570177

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
830 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
12,250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 123 over Turkey Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 123 over Turkey Creek in Okaloosa County, Florida. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 12,250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,254 by 2044. The structure is 830 ft (253 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 123
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location4.0MI North of SR85
RouteState Highway 123
CountyOkaloosa County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.55335, -86.53283
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHL 93
Structure length830 ft (253 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,250 (2022)
Projected traffic21,254 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SR 123 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 123 over Turkey Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 123 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 12,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 123 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 830 ft (253 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 123 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.