Old River Road over Polley Creek
FairOkaloosa County, Florida · 2.8 MI S of HWY 2 · Structure no. 574122
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 44 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old River Road over Polley Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old River Road over Polley Creek in Okaloosa County, Florida. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 174 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old River Road over Polley Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old River Road over Polley 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 Old River Road over Polley Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is Old River Road over Polley Creek?
The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Old River Road over Polley Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.