US Bridges

I10 SR8 over Bruce Creek

Fair

Walton County, Florida · 1.9 Mi. E of US331 SR83 · Structure no. 600065

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
24,720
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I10 SR8 over Bruce Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I10 SR8 over Bruce Creek in Walton County, Florida. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 24,720 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,889 by 2044. The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesI10 SR8
CrossesBruce Creek
Location1.9 Mi. E of US331 SR83
RouteInterstate 10
CountyWalton County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.69106, -86.09008
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.5 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,720 (2022)
Projected traffic42,889 by 2044
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I10 SR8 over Bruce Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is I10 SR8 over Bruce 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does I10 SR8 over Bruce Creek carry?

About 24,720 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is I10 SR8 over Bruce Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns I10 SR8 over Bruce Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.