US Bridges

Peacock Road over Bailey Branch

FairPosted for load

Okaloosa County, Florida · 0.8 MI North of CR 2 · Structure no. 574088

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Peacock Road over Bailey Branch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Peacock Road over Bailey Branch in Okaloosa County, Florida. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1980, 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 2046. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPeacock Road
CrossesBailey Branch
Location0.8 MI North of CR 2
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOkaloosa County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.92747, -86.60623
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating21.1 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2024)
Projected traffic130 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway 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 Peacock Road over Bailey Branch built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is Peacock Road over Bailey Branch 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 Peacock Road over Bailey Branch carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Peacock Road over Bailey Branch?

The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Peacock Road over Bailey Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.