Poverty Creek Road over Poverty Creek
FairOkaloosa County, Florida · 1.9 MI East of HWY 188 · Structure no. 574068
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Poverty Creek Road over Poverty Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Poverty Creek Road over Poverty Creek in Okaloosa County, Florida. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 868 by 2046. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Poverty Creek Road over Poverty Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Poverty Creek Road over Poverty 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 Poverty Creek Road over Poverty Creek carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Poverty Creek Road over Poverty Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Poverty Creek Road over Poverty Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.