US Bridges

CR 183B over Sandy Creek

Fair

Walton County, Florida · 0.60 MI W of CR 1883 · Structure no. 600028

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 183B over Sandy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 183B over Sandy Creek in Walton County, Florida. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 434 by 2045. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 183B
CrossesSandy Creek
Location0.60 MI W of CR 1883
RouteCounty Highway 183B
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.8257, -86.07363
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2023)
Projected traffic434 by 2045
Trucks5%
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 183B over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 183B over Sandy 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 183B over Sandy Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 183B over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns CR 183B over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.