US Bridges

Poplar Head Ch RD over Bone Creek

FairPosted for load

Okaloosa County, Florida · 1.2MI S of Lighthousech R · Structure no. 574112

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
60 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Poplar Head Ch RD over Bone Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Poplar Head Ch RD over Bone Creek in Okaloosa County, Florida. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 87 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesPoplar Head Ch RD
CrossesBone Creek
Location1.2MI S of Lighthousech R
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.73913, -86.74962
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic87 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Poplar Head Ch RD over Bone Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Poplar Head Ch RD over Bone 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Poplar Head Ch RD over Bone Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Poplar Head Ch RD over Bone Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Poplar Head Ch RD over Bone Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.