US Bridges

Red Barrow Road over Panther Creek

Fair

Okaloosa County, Florida · 1.20 MI West of CR 189 · Structure no. 574043

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
101
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Red Barrow Road over Panther Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Red Barrow Road over Panther Creek in Okaloosa County, Florida. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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.

It carries about 101 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRed Barrow Road
CrossesPanther Creek
Location1.20 MI West of CR 189
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.92436, -86.65639
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic101 (2024)
Projected traffic175 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$391,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Red Barrow Road over Panther Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Red Barrow Road over Panther 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 Red Barrow Road over Panther Creek carry?

About 101 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Red Barrow Road over Panther Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns Red Barrow Road over Panther Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.