US Bridges

Range Road 236 over Metts Creek

GoodPosted for load

Okaloosa County, Florida · 0.75 Miles South of Range · Structure no. AFFLFTFA12295

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Air Force

About this bridge

Range Road 236 over Metts Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Range Road 236 over Metts Creek in Okaloosa County, Florida. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRange Road 236
CrossesMetts Creek
Location0.75 Miles South of Range
RouteFederal Lands Road 236
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.65108, -86.72539
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 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 closed3.1 mi (5 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$38,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Range Road 236 over Metts Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Range Road 236 over Metts Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Range Road 236 over Metts Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Range Road 236 over Metts Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Range Road 236 over Metts Creek?

It is owned by the Air Force.