US Bridges

Range Road 259 over East Bay River

Fair

Okaloosa County, Florida · 1.5 Miles North of U.S. · Structure no. AFFLFTFA12212

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

About this bridge

Range Road 259 over East Bay River is a concrete slab carrying Range Road 259 over East Bay River 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 5 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 55 by 2044. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesRange Road 259
CrossesEast Bay River
Location1.5 Miles North of U.S.
RouteFederal Lands Road 259
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.4315, -86.77249
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 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 closed9.9 mi (16 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 259 over East Bay River built?

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

What condition is Range Road 259 over East Bay River 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 259 over East Bay River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Range Road 259 over East Bay River?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Range Road 259 over East Bay River?

It is owned by the Air Force.