US Bridges

Kidd Road CR183 over Sandy Creek

FairPosted for load

Walton County, Florida · 1MI West of CR 183A · Structure no. 600079

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
180 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kidd Road CR183 over Sandy Creek is a concrete slab carrying Kidd Road CR183 over Sandy Creek in Walton County, Florida. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,388 by 2045. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKidd Road CR183
CrossesSandy Creek
Location1MI West of CR 183A
RouteCounty Highway 183
CountyWalton County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.8009, -86.05589
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: 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 rating40.5 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadH 15
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2023)
Projected traffic1,388 by 2045
Trucks18%
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 Kidd Road CR183 over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kidd Road CR183 over Sandy 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Kidd Road CR183 over Sandy Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Kidd Road CR183 over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Kidd Road CR183 over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.