US Bridges

High Bridge Road over Panther Creek #3

FairPosted for load

Okaloosa County, Florida · 0.5MI E of Sherman Ken RD · Structure no. 574038

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
74 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2024 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

High Bridge Road over Panther Creek #3 is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying High Bridge Road over Panther Creek #3 in Okaloosa County, Florida. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 90 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 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 2042. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHigh Bridge Road
CrossesPanther Creek #3
Location0.5MI E of Sherman Ken RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.91095, -86.6868
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2024)
Projected traffic130 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was High Bridge Road over Panther Creek #3 built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is High Bridge Road over Panther Creek #3 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 2024.

How much traffic does High Bridge Road over Panther Creek #3 carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is High Bridge Road over Panther Creek #3?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns High Bridge Road over Panther Creek #3?

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