US Bridges

Davis RD over Goodson Creek

GoodPosted for load

Santa Rosa County, Florida · 1.5 MI S of Cmp Henderson · Structure no. 580806

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
56 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Davis RD over Goodson Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Davis RD over Goodson Creek in Santa Rosa County, Florida. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 87 by 2042. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesDavis RD
CrossesGoodson Creek
Location1.5 MI S of Cmp Henderson
RouteState Lands Road 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.96003, -86.99767
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic87 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Davis RD over Goodson Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Davis RD over Goodson 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Davis RD over Goodson Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Davis RD over Goodson Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Davis RD over Goodson Creek?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.