US Bridges

Pj Adams Parkway over Juniper Creek

Fair

Okaloosa County, Florida · 0.2 MI W of S Ferndon Blv · Structure no. 574128

Built
1987
38 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,500
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pj Adams Parkway over Juniper Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pj Adams Parkway over Juniper Creek in Okaloosa County, Florida. It was built in 1987 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 38 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 5 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 19,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,833 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPj Adams Parkway
CrossesJuniper Creek
Location0.2 MI W of S Ferndon Blv
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOkaloosa County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.71167, -86.57422
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,500 (2022)
Projected traffic33,833 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Pj Adams Parkway over Juniper Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Pj Adams Parkway 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Pj Adams Parkway over Juniper Creek carry?

About 19,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Pj Adams Parkway over Juniper Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m).

Who owns Pj Adams Parkway over Juniper Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.