US Bridges

Ezra Cook Road over Bull Branch

Good

Okaloosa County, Florida · 0.43 MI North of CR 180 · Structure no. 574194

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ezra Cook Road over Bull Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Ezra Cook Road over Bull Branch 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 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2046. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesEzra Cook Road
CrossesBull Branch
Location0.43 MI North of CR 180
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.98336, -86.7035
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2024)
Projected traffic260 by 2046
Trucks2%
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 Ezra Cook Road over Bull Branch built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ezra Cook Road over Bull 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Ezra Cook Road over Bull Branch carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ezra Cook Road over Bull Branch?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Ezra Cook Road over Bull Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.