US Bridges

Charles Booker RD over Black Water River

GoodPosted for load

Okaloosa County, Florida · 0.06 MI West of CR 180 · Structure no. 570802

Built
1989
36 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
80 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2024 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Charles Booker RD over Black Water River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Charles Booker RD over Black Water River in Okaloosa County, Florida. It was built in 1989 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 36 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 260 by 2046. The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCharles Booker RD
CrossesBlack Water River
Location0.06 MI West of CR 180
RouteState Lands Road 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.98924, -86.72037
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.5 US tons
Inventory rating16.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2024)
Projected traffic260 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation 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 Charles Booker RD over Black Water River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Charles Booker RD over Black Water River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Charles Booker RD over Black Water River carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Charles Booker RD over Black Water River?

The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Charles Booker RD over Black Water River?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.