US Bridges

Poplar Head Ch RD over Penny Creek

FairPosted for load

Okaloosa County, Florida · 0.2 MI N of Lighthouse Ch · Structure no. 574011

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
89 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Poplar Head Ch RD over Penny Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Poplar Head Ch RD over Penny Creek in Okaloosa County, Florida. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 174 by 2046. The structure is 89 ft (27.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPoplar Head Ch RD
CrossesPenny Creek
Location0.2 MI N of Lighthouse Ch
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOkaloosa County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.75897, -86.75073
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating7.7 US tons
Inventory rating6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length89 ft (27.2 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic174 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway 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 Poplar Head Ch RD over Penny Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Poplar Head Ch RD over Penny 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Poplar Head Ch RD over Penny Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Poplar Head Ch RD over Penny Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27.2 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Poplar Head Ch RD over Penny Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.