Tom King Bayou Bridge facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Tom King Bayou Bridge |
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| Carries |  CR 399(East Bay Boulevard) |
| Crosses | Tom King Bayou |
| Locale | Navarre, Florida |
| Official name | CR 399 at Tom King Bayou |
| Named for | Tom King Bayou |
| Owner | Santa Rosa County |
| Characteristics | |
| Total length | 129.9 feet (39.6 m) |
| Width | 33.5 feet (10.2 m) |
| History | |
| Opened | 1962 |
The Tom King Bayou Bridge is a bridge in Navarre, Florida. It helps East Bay Boulevard cross over Tom King Bayou. People in the area often call it by this name.
About the Bridge
The Tom King Bayou Bridge opened in 1962. It is about 130 feet (39.6 meters) long. The bridge is also about 33.5 feet (10.2 meters) wide. The part cars drive on is 24 feet wide.
Even though many people call it the Tom King Bayou Bridge, it doesn't have an official name. Santa Rosa County owns and takes care of the bridge. Their Roads and Bridges Department makes sure it is safe.
The bridge is strong and safe to use. However, it was built a long time ago. So, it doesn't have some of the newer safety features. These are common in bridges built today. There are no plans right now to replace the bridge.
Making the Bridge Safer for Walkers
Right now, the bridge is not easy for people to walk or bike on. This is true even though new sidewalks are being built nearby. There have been ideas for how to make the bridge better for walkers and bikers.
However, the county has not shared any new plans for this project. This is because a special sales tax measure did not pass. This tax would have helped pay for projects like making the bridge more friendly for people walking or biking.
