US Bridges

Range Road 231 over Anderson Branch

Fair

Okaloosa County, Florida · 0.3 Miles North of S.R.85 · Structure no. AFFLFTFA12256

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Air Force

About this bridge

Range Road 231 over Anderson Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Range Road 231 over Anderson Branch in Okaloosa County, Florida. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRange Road 231
CrossesAnderson Branch
Location0.3 Miles North of S.R.85
RouteFederal Lands Road 231
CountyOkaloosa County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.55972, -86.51044
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic24 by 2044
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$45,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Range Road 231 over Anderson Branch built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Range Road 231 over Anderson Branch 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 231 over Anderson Branch carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Range Road 231 over Anderson Branch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Range Road 231 over Anderson Branch?

It is owned by the Air Force.