US Bridges

Shockley Springs R over Deadfall Creek

Fair

Okaloosa County, Florida · 2.6 MI East of SR 189 · Structure no. 574096

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
128 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shockley Springs R over Deadfall Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Shockley Springs R over Deadfall Creek in Okaloosa County, Florida. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 521 by 2042. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesShockley Springs R
CrossesDeadfall Creek
Location2.6 MI East of SR 189
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.87095, -86.6243
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2024)
Projected traffic521 by 2042
Trucks2%
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 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 Shockley Springs R over Deadfall Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shockley Springs R over Deadfall 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 Shockley Springs R over Deadfall Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Shockley Springs R over Deadfall Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Shockley Springs R over Deadfall Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.