US Bridges

Bends Creek over CR188 Airport RD

Good

Okaloosa County, Florida · 2.8MI E of SR85 · Structure no. 574214

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,000
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bends Creek over CR188 Airport RD is a concrete culvert carrying Bends Creek over CR188 Airport RD in Okaloosa County, Florida. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,145 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long.

CarriesBends Creek
CrossesCR188 Airport RD
Location2.8MI E of SR85
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.79564, -86.51047
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.4 US tons
Inventory rating64.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,000 (2022)
Projected traffic12,145 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Bends Creek over CR188 Airport RD built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bends Creek over CR188 Airport RD 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Bends Creek over CR188 Airport RD carry?

About 7,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bends Creek over CR188 Airport RD?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Bends Creek over CR188 Airport RD?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.