US Bridges

Road over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Okaloosa County, Florida · 0.1 Miles North of Hartso · Structure no. AFFLFTEV00002

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Air Force

About this bridge

Road over Drainage Ditch is a concrete slab carrying Road over Drainage Ditch in Okaloosa County, Florida. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 240 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.1 Miles North of Hartso
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyOkaloosa County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.41267, -86.69797
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2024)
Projected traffic240 by 2044
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Road over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road over Drainage Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Road over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Road over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Road over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the Air Force.