US Bridges

CR 85A Bill Lundy over Murder Creek

FairPosted for load

Okaloosa County, Florida · 3 MI West of HWY 85 · Structure no. 574159

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
137 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 85A Bill Lundy over Murder Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 85A Bill Lundy over Murder Creek in Okaloosa County, Florida. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 521 by 2046. The structure is 137 ft (41.7 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesCR 85A Bill Lundy
CrossesMurder Creek
Location3 MI West of HWY 85
RouteCounty Highway 85A
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.86665, -86.57007
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
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length137 ft (41.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2024)
Projected traffic521 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 CR 85A Bill Lundy over Murder Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 85A Bill Lundy over Murder 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 CR 85A Bill Lundy over Murder Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is CR 85A Bill Lundy over Murder Creek?

The structure is 137 ft (41.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 85A Bill Lundy over Murder Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.