FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Bone Creek Rd

Carrying Bone Creek Rd over Bone Creek #3

1.6Mi N of SR 10, Okaloosa, Florida

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
20 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Bone Creek Rd

The Bone Creek Rd bridge in Okaloosa, Florida carries Bone Creek Rd over Bone Creek #3. It was built in 1930, making it 96 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1976, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 2 sections, stretching 7.2 meters (24 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 110 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Florida bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 20.0 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How Bone Creek Rd compares

▼ 18.9
Load rating vs Florida average (38.9 t)
Bottom 6%
Lower load rating than 94% of Florida bridges
218
Bridges in Okaloosa · 11 in Poor condition
Bone Creek Rd 20.0 t
Florida average 38.9 t

Live comparison across Florida.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
61.8 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
40.8
Serviceability /30
9.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−3.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
20.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1930
Last Reconstructed
1976
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
7.2 m (24 ft)
Deck Width
6.4 m (21 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
110 vehicles/day
Structure Number
574009

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Bone Creek Rd is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare Bone Creek Rd against other structures in Okaloosa and across Florida. Florida bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for Bone Creek Rd?

Bone Creek Rd in Okaloosa, Florida has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Bone Creek Rd inspected?

Bone Creek Rd's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 110 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Bone Creek Rd is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for Bone Creek Rd?

Bone Creek Rd has an NBI inventory load rating of 20.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Bone Creek Rd?

Bone Creek Rd is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is Bone Creek Rd and does age affect safety?

Bone Creek Rd was built in 1930, making it 96 years old and last reconstructed in 1976.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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