US Bridges

Old Dorcas Road over Pond Creek

FairPosted for load

Okaloosa County, Florida · 0.7 MI W of Richardson RD · Structure no. 574102

Built
1984
41 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
130 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Dorcas Road over Pond Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Dorcas Road over Pond Creek in Okaloosa County, Florida. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 174 by 2042. The structure is 130 ft (39.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Dorcas Road
CrossesPond Creek
Location0.7 MI W of Richardson RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOkaloosa County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.79364, -86.39847
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20.3 US tons
Inventory rating15.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans9
Design loadOther
Structure length130 ft (39.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic174 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$468,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Dorcas Road over Pond Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Old Dorcas Road over Pond 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Old Dorcas Road over Pond Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Old Dorcas Road over Pond Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Old Dorcas Road over Pond Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.