US Bridges

CR 183 over Spears Branch

Poor

Walton County, Florida · 1.85MI West of SR 81 · Structure no. 600011

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 183 over Spears Branch is a steel culvert carrying CR 183 over Spears Branch in Walton County, Florida. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 694 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 183
CrossesSpears Branch
Location1.85MI West of SR 81
RouteCounty Highway 183
CountyWalton County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.63474, -85.96933
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2023)
Projected traffic694 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 183 over Spears Branch built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 183 over Spears Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does CR 183 over Spears Branch carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is CR 183 over Spears Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m).

Who owns CR 183 over Spears Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.