US Bridges

CR 1883 over Huckleberry Creek

Fair

Walton County, Florida · 2.7 MI East of SR 83 · Structure no. 600055

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1883 over Huckleberry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 1883 over Huckleberry Creek in Walton County, Florida. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,950 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 1883
CrossesHuckleberry Creek
Location2.7 MI East of SR 83
RouteCounty Highway 1883
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.80853, -86.08903
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2023)
Projected traffic2,950 by 2044
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 1883 over Huckleberry Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1883 over Huckleberry 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 1883 over Huckleberry Creek carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 1883 over Huckleberry Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns CR 1883 over Huckleberry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.