US Bridges

Bullard Church RD over Hurricane Creek

Fair

Okaloosa County, Florida · 0.84 MI N of Kennedy Brdg · Structure no. 570803

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Bullard Church RD over Hurricane Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bullard Church RD over Hurricane Creek in Okaloosa County, Florida. It was built in 1989, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 87 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesBullard Church RD
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location0.84 MI N of Kennedy Brdg
RouteState Lands Road 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.94318, -86.74709
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic87 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Bullard Church RD over Hurricane Creek built?

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

What condition is Bullard Church RD over Hurricane 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Bullard Church RD over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Bullard Church RD over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Bullard Church RD over Hurricane Creek?

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