US Bridges

Wilkerson Bluff RD over Wilkinson Creek

Good

Okaloosa County, Florida · 1.8 MI South of I 10 · Structure no. 574193

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilkerson Bluff RD over Wilkinson Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Wilkerson Bluff RD over Wilkinson Creek in Okaloosa County, Florida. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 434 by 2046. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWilkerson Bluff RD
CrossesWilkinson Creek
Location1.8 MI South of I 10
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.69017, -86.67917
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2024)
Projected traffic434 by 2046
Trucks1%
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 Wilkerson Bluff RD over Wilkinson Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wilkerson Bluff RD over Wilkinson 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Wilkerson Bluff RD over Wilkinson Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wilkerson Bluff RD over Wilkinson Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Wilkerson Bluff RD over Wilkinson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.