US Bridges

Simmons Road over Dixon CREEK#1

FairPosted for load

Santa Rosa County, Florida · 0.4 MI E of Mcdaniels RD · Structure no. 580810

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Simmons Road over Dixon CREEK#1 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Simmons Road over Dixon CREEK#1 in Santa Rosa County, Florida. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 5 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 174 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSimmons Road
CrossesDixon CREEK#1
Location0.4 MI E of Mcdaniels RD
RouteState Lands Road 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.91413, -86.9645
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic174 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Simmons Road over Dixon CREEK#1 built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Simmons Road over Dixon CREEK#1 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Simmons Road over Dixon CREEK#1 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Simmons Road over Dixon CREEK#1?

The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Simmons Road over Dixon CREEK#1?

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