US Bridges

Sherman Kennedy RD over Mare Creek

FairPosted for load

Okaloosa County, Florida · 1.5MI S of Red Barrow RD · Structure no. 574016

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
54 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sherman Kennedy RD over Mare Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sherman Kennedy RD over Mare Creek in Okaloosa County, Florida. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 130 by 2047. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSherman Kennedy RD
CrossesMare Creek
Location1.5MI S of Red Barrow RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOkaloosa County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.93861, -86.69587
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2025)
Projected traffic130 by 2047
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Sherman Kennedy RD over Mare Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sherman Kennedy RD 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Sherman Kennedy RD over Mare Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2025 count).

How long is Sherman Kennedy RD over Mare Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Sherman Kennedy RD over Mare Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.