US Bridges

CR 181 over Chestnut Creek

FairPosted for load

Walton County, Florida · 0.7 MI N of Andrews ST · Structure no. 600026

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
140 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 181 over Chestnut Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR 181 over Chestnut Creek in Walton County, Florida. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 781 by 2045. The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 181
CrossesChestnut Creek
Location0.7 MI N of Andrews ST
RouteCounty Highway 181
CountyWalton County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.95158, -86.06492
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.5 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length140 ft (42.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2023)
Projected traffic781 by 2045
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 181 over Chestnut Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 181 over Chestnut 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 181 over Chestnut Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is CR 181 over Chestnut Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 181 over Chestnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.