US Bridges

River Road over Mare Creek

Fair

Okaloosa County, Florida · 1.5MI W of Shermankennedy · Structure no. 570814

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel Continuous
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2024 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

River Road over Mare Creek is a steel continuous truss - thru carrying River Road over Mare Creek in Okaloosa County, Florida. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 43 by 2045. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 11 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRiver Road
CrossesMare Creek
Location1.5MI W of Shermankennedy
RouteState Lands Road 0
CountyOkaloosa County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.90831, -86.71664
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckOpen grating
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width11 ft (3.4 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2024)
Projected traffic43 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 River Road over Mare Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is River Road over Mare 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does River Road over Mare Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is River Road over Mare Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 11 ft wide.

Who owns River Road over Mare Creek?

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