US Bridges

Boy Scout Road over SR8 I10

Good

Walton County, Florida · 6.1MI W. of SR83 · Structure no. 600073

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
364 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boy Scout Road over SR8 I10 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Boy Scout Road over SR8 I10 in Walton County, Florida. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 900 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,562 by 2044. The structure is 364 ft (110.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesBoy Scout Road
CrossesSR8 I10
Location6.1MI W. of SR83
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.72755, -86.21168
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length364 ft (110.9 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2022)
Projected traffic1,562 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Boy Scout Road over SR8 I10 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Boy Scout Road over SR8 I10 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Boy Scout Road over SR8 I10 carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Boy Scout Road over SR8 I10?

The structure is 364 ft (110.9 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Boy Scout Road over SR8 I10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.