US Bridges

SR81 over Seven Runs Creek

Good

Walton County, Florida · 5.7 Mi. North of SR20 · Structure no. 600101

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
219 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR81 over Seven Runs Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR81 over Seven Runs Creek in Walton County, Florida. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,164 by 2044. The structure is 219 ft (66.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesSR81
CrossesSeven Runs Creek
Location5.7 Mi. North of SR20
RouteState Highway 81
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.53881, -85.92034
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length219 ft (66.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2022)
Projected traffic4,164 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR81 over Seven Runs Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR81 over Seven Runs 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR81 over Seven Runs Creek carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR81 over Seven Runs Creek?

The structure is 219 ft (66.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR81 over Seven Runs Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.