US Bridges

CR1087 over Shoal River

Fair

Walton County, Florida · 3.7 MI North of US 90 · Structure no. 600019

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
225 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
3,900
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR1087 over Shoal River is a concrete tee beam carrying CR1087 over Shoal River in Walton County, Florida. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,767 by 2045. The structure is 225 ft (68.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCR1087
CrossesShoal River
Location3.7 MI North of US 90
RouteCounty Highway 1087
CountyWalton County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.79505, -86.30711
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length225 ft (68.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,900 (2023)
Projected traffic6,767 by 2045
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 CR1087 over Shoal River built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR1087 over Shoal 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR1087 over Shoal River carry?

About 3,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is CR1087 over Shoal River?

The structure is 225 ft (68.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR1087 over Shoal River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.