US Bridges

Old R. RD (cr 397) over Gum Creek

Fair

Okaloosa County, Florida · 3.3MI N of HWY 90 · Structure no. 574141

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
750
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old R. RD (cr 397) over Gum Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Old R. RD (cr 397) over Gum Creek in Okaloosa County, Florida. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,302 by 2045. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesOld R. RD (cr 397)
CrossesGum Creek
Location3.3MI N of HWY 90
RouteCounty Highway 397
CountyOkaloosa County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.79679, -86.63529
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2023)
Projected traffic1,302 by 2045
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Old R. RD (cr 397) over Gum Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old R. RD (cr 397) over Gum 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Old R. RD (cr 397) over Gum Creek carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is Old R. RD (cr 397) over Gum Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Old R. RD (cr 397) over Gum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.