US Bridges

CR 181 over Branch of Chestnut Creek

Fair

Walton County, Florida · 0.6 MI West of CR 2 · Structure no. 600027

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 181 over Branch of Chestnut Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 181 over Branch of 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 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 781 by 2045. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 181
CrossesBranch of Chestnut Creek
Location0.6 MI West of CR 2
RouteCounty Highway 181
CountyWalton County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.95013, -86.06446
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 inspectionAugust 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 rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 closed3.7 mi (6 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 Branch of Chestnut Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 181 over Branch of 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 181 over Branch of Chestnut Creek carry?

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

How long is CR 181 over Branch of Chestnut Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns CR 181 over Branch of Chestnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.