US Bridges

Deaton Bridge Road over Blackwater River

Fair

Santa Rosa County, Florida · 2.14 MI S of Bob Pitts RD · Structure no. 584178

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
253 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Deaton Bridge Road over Blackwater River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Deaton Bridge Road over Blackwater River in Santa Rosa County, Florida. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 868 by 2042. The structure is 253 ft (77.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesDeaton Bridge Road
CrossesBlackwater River
Location2.14 MI S of Bob Pitts RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySanta Rosa County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.7048, -86.88186
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans11
Design loadUnknown
Structure length253 ft (77.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2023)
Projected traffic868 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Deaton Bridge Road over Blackwater River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Deaton Bridge Road over Blackwater River 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Deaton Bridge Road over Blackwater River carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Deaton Bridge Road over Blackwater River?

The structure is 253 ft (77.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Deaton Bridge Road over Blackwater River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.