US Bridges

CR 281 N 14th Ave over Mulatto Bayou

FairPosted for load

Santa Rosa County, Florida · 0.87MI South of CR 191 a · Structure no. 580064

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
150 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 281 N 14th Ave over Mulatto Bayou is a concrete slab carrying CR 281 N 14th Ave over Mulatto Bayou in Santa Rosa County, Florida. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 5 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,817 by 2042. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 281 N 14th Ave
CrossesMulatto Bayou
Location0.87MI South of CR 191 a
RouteCounty Highway 281
CountySanta Rosa County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.54864, -87.10615
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2023)
Projected traffic3,817 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 281 N 14th Ave over Mulatto Bayou built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 281 N 14th Ave over Mulatto Bayou 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does CR 281 N 14th Ave over Mulatto Bayou carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 281 N 14th Ave over Mulatto Bayou?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns CR 281 N 14th Ave over Mulatto Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.