US Bridges

S. Antioch Road over Juniper Creek

FairPosted for load

Okaloosa County, Florida · 0.3MI W of S Ferdon Blvd · Structure no. 574127

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
58 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S. Antioch Road over Juniper Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S. Antioch Road over Juniper Creek in Okaloosa County, Florida. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,114 by 2042. The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS. Antioch Road
CrossesJuniper Creek
Location0.3MI W of S Ferdon Blvd
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.70015, -86.57613
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length58 ft (17.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,100 (2022)
Projected traffic7,114 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 S. Antioch Road over Juniper Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is S. Antioch Road over Juniper 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 S. Antioch Road over Juniper Creek carry?

About 4,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S. Antioch Road over Juniper Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns S. Antioch Road over Juniper Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.