Okaloosa County Bridge Report Card
Okaloosa County scores 85 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Okaloosa County, Florida
Okaloosa County has 219 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 10 rated poor and 2 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 4.6% is above the 2.8% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 80,590 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Okaloosa County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 85/100 (B). The county has 219 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 10 in poor condition and 2 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 80,590 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 4.6% | 9.1 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 5.1% of measured traffic | 3.8 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.9% | 1.8 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 36 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 1,593,725 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 4.6% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 2.8% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.9% |
| Average Bridge Age | 36 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 80,590 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Okaloosa County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Us98 Sr30 over Icww & Brooks St. | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 49,500 | 1964 |
| Us98 Sr30 over East Pass | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 20,250 | 1971 |
| College BLVD over Roberts Lake Dam | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 9,700 | 1997 |
| Senterfitt Road over Murder Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 500 | 1999 |
| Cr2 over Horsehead Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 350 | 1999 |
| West Dodson Road over Penny Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 75 | 1930 |
| State Line Road over Boggy Hollow Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 75 | 1999 |
| Range Road 211 over Milligan Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 50 | 1965 |
| West Kelly Road over Big Horse Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 50 | 1999 |
| Range Road 214 over Titi Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 40 | 1965 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.