CR 181 over Natural Bridge Creek
PoorPosted for loadWalton County, Florida · 4.3 MI West of SR 83 · Structure no. 600023
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 181 over Natural Bridge Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR 181 over Natural Bridge Creek in Walton County, Florida. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 868 by 2045. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 181 over Natural Bridge Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 181 over Natural Bridge Creek 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does CR 181 over Natural Bridge Creek carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is CR 181 over Natural Bridge Creek?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns CR 181 over Natural Bridge Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.