US Bridges

Range Road 234 over Live Oak Creek

Fair

Okaloosa County, Florida · 0.5 Mile East of Range Ro · Structure no. AFFLFTFA12201

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Air Force

About this bridge

Range Road 234 over Live Oak Creek is a concrete slab carrying Range Road 234 over Live Oak Creek in Okaloosa County, Florida. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRange Road 234
CrossesLive Oak Creek
Location0.5 Mile East of Range Ro
RouteFederal Lands Road 234
CountyOkaloosa County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.51125, -86.71472
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic60 by 2044
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Range Road 234 over Live Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Range Road 234 over Live Oak Creek 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 Range Road 234 over Live Oak Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Range Road 234 over Live Oak Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Range Road 234 over Live Oak Creek?

It is owned by the Air Force.