US Bridges

Whitbeck Street over Drainage Ditch

Good

Okaloosa County, Florida · 0.2 Miles South of US HWY · Structure no. AFFLFTEV00001

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
425
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Air Force

About this bridge

Whitbeck Street over Drainage Ditch is a concrete arch - deck carrying Whitbeck Street over Drainage Ditch in Okaloosa County, Florida. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 425 vehicles a day, projected to reach 510 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWhitbeck Street
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.2 Miles South of US HWY
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.40917, -86.70365
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic425 (2024)
Projected traffic510 by 2044
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerAir Force
Maintained byAir Force
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$38,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Whitbeck Street over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Whitbeck Street over Drainage Ditch 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Whitbeck Street over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 425 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Whitbeck Street over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Whitbeck Street over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the Air Force.