US Bridges

CR 282 over Alaqua Creek

FairPosted for load

Walton County, Florida · 4.92 MI West of SR 83 · Structure no. 600081

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
299 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 282 over Alaqua Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR 282 over 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 868 by 2042. The structure is 299 ft (91.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCR 282
CrossesAlaqua Creek
Location4.92 MI West of SR 83
RouteCounty Highway 282
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.5562, -86.17902
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadUnknown
Structure length299 ft (91.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2022)
Projected traffic868 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Alaqua Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 282 over 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 282 over Alaqua Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 282 over Alaqua Creek?

The structure is 299 ft (91.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 282 over Alaqua Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.