US Bridges

Airmens Mem Road over King Branch

Good

Okaloosa County, Florida · 1.05 MI E of Live Oak Ch · Structure no. 574162

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
320 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Airmens Mem Road over King Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Airmens Mem Road over King Branch 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 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 1,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,735 by 2042. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAirmens Mem Road
CrossesKing Branch
Location1.05 MI E of Live Oak Ch
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOkaloosa County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.71461, -86.54225
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating83 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2023)
Projected traffic1,735 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Airmens Mem Road over King Branch built?

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

What condition is Airmens Mem Road over King Branch 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Airmens Mem Road over King Branch carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Airmens Mem Road over King Branch?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Airmens Mem Road over King Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.