Old Bethel Road over Mathison Creek
FairOkaloosa County, Florida · 1.1MI N of HWY 10 · Structure no. 574001
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,900
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Bethel Road over Mathison Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Old Bethel Road over Mathison Creek in Okaloosa County, Florida. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 6,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,972 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Bethel Road over Mathison Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Bethel Road over Mathison 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Old Bethel Road over Mathison Creek carry?
About 6,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Old Bethel Road over Mathison Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Old Bethel Road over Mathison Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.