Steele Road over Penny Creek
GoodOkaloosa County, Florida · 0.5MI W/O Griffin Mill RD · Structure no. 574190
- Built
- 2020
- 5 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 150 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Steele Road over Penny Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Steele Road over Penny Creek in Okaloosa County, Florida. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 347 by 2046. The structure is 150 ft (45.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Steele Road over Penny Creek built?
It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.
What condition is Steele Road over Penny 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Steele Road over Penny Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Steele Road over Penny Creek?
The structure is 150 ft (45.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Steele Road over Penny Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.