US Bridges

SR85 over Pond Creek

Good

Walton County, Florida · 1.3 Mi. North of Co. Line · Structure no. 600039

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR85 over Pond Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR85 over Pond Creek in Walton County, Florida. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,378 by 2044. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesSR85
CrossesPond Creek
Location1.3 Mi. North of Co. Line
RouteState Highway 85
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.96743, -86.36712
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2022)
Projected traffic5,378 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 SR85 over Pond Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR85 over Pond Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does SR85 over Pond Creek carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR85 over Pond Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR85 over Pond Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.