US Bridges

US331 SR187 over Turkey Creek

Fair

Walton County, Florida · 11.0MI North of US90 · Structure no. 600107

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
141 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US331 SR187 over Turkey Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US331 SR187 over Turkey Creek in Walton County, Florida. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,420 by 2044. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesUS331 SR187
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location11.0MI North of US90
RouteU.S. Route 331
CountyWalton County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.85866, -86.24917
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2022)
Projected traffic6,420 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US331 SR187 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is US331 SR187 over Turkey 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US331 SR187 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US331 SR187 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US331 SR187 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.