US Bridges

Sherman Kennedy RD over Panther Creek

Fair

Okaloosa County, Florida · 2.2 MI S of Riley Barnhil · Structure no. 574115

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
86 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sherman Kennedy RD over Panther Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sherman Kennedy RD over Panther Creek in Okaloosa County, Florida. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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.

It carries about 175 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 303 by 2042. The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long and 25 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSherman Kennedy RD
CrossesPanther Creek
Location2.2 MI S of Riley Barnhil
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOkaloosa County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.844, -86.72368
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2023)
Projected traffic303 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Sherman Kennedy RD over Panther Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sherman Kennedy RD over Panther 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Sherman Kennedy RD over Panther Creek carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Sherman Kennedy RD over Panther Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Sherman Kennedy RD over Panther Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.