US Bridges

CR 185 over Bay Branch

Poor

Walton County, Florida · 2 MI North of CR 183B · Structure no. 600032

Built
1901
124 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 185 over Bay Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CR 185 over Bay Branch in Walton County, Florida. It was built in 1901 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 124 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.

It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,603 by 2045. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 185
CrossesBay Branch
Location2 MI North of CR 183B
RouteCounty Highway 185
CountyWalton County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.85907, -86.06715
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2023)
Projected traffic2,603 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 185 over Bay Branch built?

It was built in 1901, making it 124 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is CR 185 over Bay Branch 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does CR 185 over Bay Branch carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is CR 185 over Bay Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns CR 185 over Bay Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.