US Bridges

SR20 over Bridge Creek

Fair

Walton County, Florida · 1.7 Mi. West of SR81 · Structure no. 600029

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR20 over Bridge Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR20 over Bridge Creek in Walton County, Florida. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 78 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 11,300 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,606 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

CarriesSR20
CrossesBridge Creek
Location1.7 Mi. West of SR81
RouteState Highway 20
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.47431, -85.99447
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionApril 2023
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 rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,300 (2022)
Projected traffic19,606 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR20 over Bridge Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is SR20 over Bridge 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR20 over Bridge Creek carry?

About 11,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR20 over Bridge Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SR20 over Bridge Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.