US Bridges

CR 183 over Sandy Creek

Good

Walton County, Florida · 3.5 MI North of US 90 · Structure no. 600090

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 183 over Sandy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 183 over Sandy Creek in Walton County, Florida. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,388 by 2044. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 183
CrossesSandy Creek
Location3.5 MI North of US 90
RouteCounty Highway 183
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.77784, -86.07022
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2023)
Projected traffic1,388 by 2044
Trucks15%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 183 over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 183 over Sandy Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 183 over Sandy Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is CR 183 over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns CR 183 over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.