US Bridges

Johnson Road over Little Horse Creek

FairPosted for load

Okaloosa County, Florida · 0.15MI E of Rockhill RD · Structure no. 574119

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Johnson Road over Little Horse Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Johnson Road over Little Horse Creek in Okaloosa County, Florida. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 130 by 2047. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesJohnson Road
CrossesLittle Horse Creek
Location0.15MI E of Rockhill RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.9661, -86.60322
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 rating37 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2025)
Projected traffic130 by 2047
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 Johnson Road over Little Horse Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Johnson Road over Little Horse 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 Johnson Road over Little Horse Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2025 count).

How long is Johnson Road over Little Horse Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Johnson Road over Little Horse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.