SR281 over Trout Bayou
FairSanta Rosa County, Florida · 1.3MI South of I10 SR 8 · Structure no. 580065
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 123 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR281 over Trout Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR281 over Trout Bayou in Santa Rosa County, Florida. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 57 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 8,400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,574 by 2044. The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR281 over Trout Bayou built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is SR281 over Trout 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does SR281 over Trout Bayou carry?
About 8,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SR281 over Trout Bayou?
The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns SR281 over Trout Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.