US Bridges

Krul Lake Road over Munson Gorge

Fair

Santa Rosa County, Florida · Krul Recreation Area · Structure no. 580816

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2023 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Krul Lake Road over Munson Gorge is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Krul Lake Road over Munson Gorge in Santa Rosa County, Florida. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 434 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesKrul Lake Road
CrossesMunson Gorge
LocationKrul Recreation Area
RouteState Lands Road 0
CountySanta Rosa County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.86022, -86.8564
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (23 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2023)
Projected traffic434 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation 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 Krul Lake Road over Munson Gorge built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Krul Lake Road over Munson Gorge 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Krul Lake Road over Munson Gorge carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Krul Lake Road over Munson Gorge?

The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Krul Lake Road over Munson Gorge?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.