US Bridges

CR 282 over Little Alaqua Creek

FairPosted for load

Walton County, Florida · 5.28 MI West of SR 83 · Structure no. 600068

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 282 over Little Alaqua Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR 282 over Little Alaqua Creek in Walton County, Florida. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 87 by 2046. The structure is 120 ft (36.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCR 282
CrossesLittle Alaqua Creek
Location5.28 MI West of SR 83
RouteCounty Highway 282
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.55497, -86.18467
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic87 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 282 over Little Alaqua Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 282 over Little Alaqua 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 282 over Little Alaqua Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is CR 282 over Little Alaqua Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 282 over Little Alaqua Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.