West Dodson Road over Penny Creek
PoorPosted for loadOkaloosa County, Florida · 0.3 MI South of Steele RD · Structure no. 574012
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1967
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 90 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
West Dodson Road over Penny Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Dodson Road over Penny Creek in Okaloosa County, Florida. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1967, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 130 by 2045. The structure is 90 ft (27.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West Dodson Road over Penny Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.
What condition is West Dodson Road over Penny Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does West Dodson Road over Penny Creek carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2024 count).
How long is West Dodson Road over Penny Creek?
The structure is 90 ft (27.3 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns West Dodson Road over Penny Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.