US Bridges

CR 280 over Panther Creek

Fair

Walton County, Florida · 2.4 MI South of I 10 · Structure no. 600016

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 280 over Panther Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 280 over Panther Creek in Walton County, Florida. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,128 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 280
CrossesPanther Creek
Location2.4 MI South of I 10
RouteCounty Highway 280
CountyWalton County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.64848, -86.05575
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2023)
Projected traffic1,128 by 2045
Trucks18%
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 280 over Panther Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 280 over Panther Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does CR 280 over Panther Creek carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is CR 280 over Panther Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns CR 280 over Panther Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.