SR 20 over Dismal Creek
FairWalton County, Florida · 2.0 Miles East of Bruce · Structure no. 600099
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 455 ft
- 13 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 20 over Dismal Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR 20 over Dismal Creek in Walton County, Florida. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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.
It carries about 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,615 by 2044. The structure is 455 ft (138.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 57.2 mi (92 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 20 over Dismal Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 20 over Dismal 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does SR 20 over Dismal Creek carry?
About 9,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is SR 20 over Dismal Creek?
The structure is 455 ft (138.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns SR 20 over Dismal Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.