US Bridges

Brackin Road over Reedy Creek #1

FairPosted for load

Santa Rosa County, Florida · 1 MI E of Belandville RD · Structure no. 584116

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Brackin Road over Reedy Creek #1 is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brackin Road over Reedy Creek #1 in Santa Rosa County, Florida. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 87 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23.6 mi (38 km).

Location

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CarriesBrackin Road
CrossesReedy Creek #1
Location1 MI E of Belandville RD
RouteState Lands Road 0
CountySanta Rosa County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.98133, -86.83269
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating32 US tons
Inventory rating24.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 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 closed23.6 mi (38 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$430,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brackin Road over Reedy Creek #1 built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brackin Road over Reedy 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Brackin Road over Reedy Creek #1 carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Brackin Road over Reedy Creek #1?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Brackin Road over Reedy Creek #1?

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