US Bridges

Mattie Kennedy RD over Mare Creek

Fair

Okaloosa County, Florida · 0.7 MI W of Sherman Kenn · Structure no. 574147

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Mattie Kennedy RD over Mare Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mattie Kennedy RD over Mare Creek in Okaloosa County, Florida. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 347 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesMattie Kennedy RD
CrossesMare Creek
Location0.7 MI W of Sherman Kenn
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOkaloosa County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.92604, -86.70869
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating76.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic347 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation 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 Mattie Kennedy RD over Mare Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mattie Kennedy RD over Mare 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Mattie Kennedy RD over Mare Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mattie Kennedy RD over Mare Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Mattie Kennedy RD over Mare Creek?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.