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 |
Tom King Bayou Bridge is the locally used name for the East Bay Boulevard bridge crossing at Tom King Bayou. The bayou is crossed by East Bay Boulevard near the entrance of the bayou.
Description
Opening in 1962, the bridge is 129.9 feet long and 33.5 feet wide, with a roadway width of exactly 24 feet. Though the bridge is locally known by the name, Tom King Bayou Bridge, the bridge does not have an official name by county records.
The bridge is owned and maintained by the Santa Rosa County Roads and Bridges Department.
While structurally sound, the bridge does not meet many of the modern requirements in terms of geometry and design for safety. However, no plan to replace the structure or deck are currently in place or being discussed.
Pedestrian Expansion
The bridge is currently not pedestrian friendly, despite current sidewalk and trailway expansions along East Bay Boulevard. However, several designs have been furthered to allow for pedestrian friendliness. The county has not given any updated plans on the potential pedestrian bridge expansion since a half-cent sales tax measure failed.
