Norman Riley Road over Lighter Knot
FairPosted for loadSanta Rosa County, Florida · 3.5MI S of Charlie Foster · Structure no. 580804
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 45 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
About this bridge
Norman Riley Road over Lighter Knot is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Norman Riley Road over Lighter Knot in Santa Rosa County, Florida. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2046. The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Norman Riley Road over Lighter Knot built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Norman Riley Road over Lighter Knot 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Norman Riley Road over Lighter Knot carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Norman Riley Road over Lighter Knot?
The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Norman Riley Road over Lighter Knot?
It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.