US Bridges

Range Road 211 over Milligan Creek

Poor

Okaloosa County, Florida · 14 Miles West of S.R. 85 · Structure no. AFFLFTFA12203

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Air Force

About this bridge

Range Road 211 over Milligan Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Range Road 211 over Milligan 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesRange Road 211
CrossesMilligan Creek
Location14 Miles West of S.R. 85
RouteFederal Lands Road 211
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.63206, -86.77497
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating24 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.8 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic55 by 2044
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$75,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Range Road 211 over Milligan Creek built?

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

What condition is Range Road 211 over Milligan Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Range Road 211 over Milligan Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Range Road 211 over Milligan Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Range Road 211 over Milligan Creek?

It is owned by the Air Force.