US Bridges

Rocky Bayou DR over Deer Moss Creek

Good

Okaloosa County, Florida · 1.5 MI East of SR 20 · Structure no. 574181

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,900
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rocky Bayou DR over Deer Moss Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Rocky Bayou DR over Deer Moss Creek in Okaloosa County, Florida. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 7,900 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,707 by 2045. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesRocky Bayou DR
CrossesDeer Moss Creek
Location1.5 MI East of SR 20
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.51239, -86.42522
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,900 (2023)
Projected traffic13,707 by 2045
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Rocky Bayou DR over Deer Moss Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rocky Bayou DR over Deer Moss Creek 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 Rocky Bayou DR over Deer Moss Creek carry?

About 7,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Rocky Bayou DR over Deer Moss Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Rocky Bayou DR over Deer Moss Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.