US Bridges

Charles Booker RD over Line Branch

Fair

Okaloosa County, Florida · 1.4 MI East of HWY 11 · Structure no. 570804

Built
1990
35 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
101
2024 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Charles Booker RD over Line Branch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Charles Booker RD over Line Branch in Okaloosa County, Florida. It was built in 1990 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 35 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 101 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2046. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCharles Booker RD
CrossesLine Branch
Location1.4 MI East of HWY 11
RouteState Lands Road 0
CountyOkaloosa County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.97913, -86.75922
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating35.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic101 (2024)
Projected traffic175 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Line Branch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Charles Booker RD over Line Branch 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Charles Booker RD over Line Branch carry?

About 101 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Charles Booker RD over Line Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Charles Booker RD over Line Branch?

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