US Bridges

CR 280A over Bruce Creek

Poor

Walton County, Florida · 0.1 MI N of Mccall Dairy · Structure no. 600067

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
65 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 280A over Bruce Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 280A over Bruce Creek in Walton County, Florida. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 868 by 2042. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 280A
CrossesBruce Creek
Location0.1 MI N of Mccall Dairy
RouteCounty Highway 280A
CountyWalton County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.68839, -86.09431
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating53.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2023)
Projected traffic868 by 2042
Trucks6%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$813,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 280A over Bruce Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 280A over Bruce Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 280A over Bruce Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 280A over Bruce Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CR 280A over Bruce Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.