SR83 over Gum Creek
FairWalton County, Florida · 8.5MILES N. of SR10 US90 · Structure no. 600100
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 156 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR83 over Gum Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR83 over Gum Creek in Walton County, Florida. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,378 by 2044. The structure is 156 ft (47.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 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 SR83 over Gum Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR83 over Gum 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 SR83 over Gum Creek carry?
About 3,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SR83 over Gum Creek?
The structure is 156 ft (47.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns SR83 over Gum Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.