US Bridges

Winding Shore DR over Slough

Fair

Santa Rosa County, Florida · 0.9 MI South of US 98 · Structure no. 584193

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
131 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Winding Shore DR over Slough is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Winding Shore DR over Slough in Santa Rosa County, Florida. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 87 by 2046. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesWinding Shore DR
CrossesSlough
Location0.9 MI South of US 98
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.39444, -86.95611
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans10
Design loadUnknown
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic87 by 2046
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

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 Winding Shore DR over Slough built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Winding Shore DR over Slough 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Winding Shore DR over Slough carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Winding Shore DR over Slough?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Winding Shore DR over Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.