US Bridges

Kennedy Bridge RD over Blackwater Rv

Fair

Okaloosa County, Florida · Kennedy Rd/Blackwater Rv · Structure no. 570819

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
396 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Kennedy Bridge RD over Blackwater Rv is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kennedy Bridge RD over Blackwater Rv in Okaloosa County, Florida. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 347 by 2042. The structure is 396 ft (120.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesKennedy Bridge RD
CrossesBlackwater Rv
LocationKennedy Rd/Blackwater Rv
RouteState Lands Road 0
CountyOkaloosa County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.93358, -86.73608
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans14
Design loadHS 20
Structure length396 ft (120.7 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic347 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Kennedy Bridge RD over Blackwater Rv built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kennedy Bridge RD over Blackwater Rv 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 2023.

How much traffic does Kennedy Bridge RD over Blackwater Rv carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Kennedy Bridge RD over Blackwater Rv?

The structure is 396 ft (120.7 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Kennedy Bridge RD over Blackwater Rv?

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