US Bridges

Bob Sikes Road over Steep Head Branch

Fair

Walton County, Florida · 1.69MI West of US 331 · Structure no. 600058

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,400
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bob Sikes Road over Steep Head Branch is a steel culvert carrying Bob Sikes Road over Steep Head Branch in Walton County, Florida. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 5 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 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,634 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBob Sikes Road
CrossesSteep Head Branch
Location1.69MI West of US 331
RouteCounty Highway 280
CountyWalton County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.70622, -86.15136
Functional classRural Major 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 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 traffic4,400 (2023)
Projected traffic7,634 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Bob Sikes Road over Steep Head Branch built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bob Sikes Road over Steep Head Branch 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 Bob Sikes Road over Steep Head Branch carry?

About 4,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bob Sikes Road over Steep Head Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Bob Sikes Road over Steep Head Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.