US Bridges

Range Road 242 over Unnamed Inlet

Fair

Okaloosa County, Florida · 6 MI West of US 98/SR 30. · Structure no. AFFLFTFA12299

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Air Force

About this bridge

Range Road 242 over Unnamed Inlet is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Range Road 242 over Unnamed Inlet in Okaloosa County, Florida. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesRange Road 242
CrossesUnnamed Inlet
Location6 MI West of US 98/SR 30.
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyOkaloosa County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.40008, -86.70231
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 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2024)
Projected traffic100 by 2044
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$68,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Range Road 242 over Unnamed Inlet built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Range Road 242 over Unnamed Inlet 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 242 over Unnamed Inlet carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Range Road 242 over Unnamed Inlet?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Range Road 242 over Unnamed Inlet?

It is owned by the Air Force.