US Bridges

Ferry Road N. E. over Branch of Lake Earl

Good

Okaloosa County, Florida · 1.19 MI North of US 98 · Structure no. 574144

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ferry Road N. E. over Branch of Lake Earl is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ferry Road N. E. over Branch of Lake Earl in Okaloosa County, Florida. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,603 by 2045. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFerry Road N. E.
CrossesBranch of Lake Earl
Location1.19 MI North of US 98
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.4186, -86.59608
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2023)
Projected traffic2,603 by 2045
Trucks4%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Ferry Road N. E. over Branch of Lake Earl built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ferry Road N. E. over Branch of Lake Earl in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Ferry Road N. E. over Branch of Lake Earl carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ferry Road N. E. over Branch of Lake Earl?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Ferry Road N. E. over Branch of Lake Earl?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.