US Bridges

US331 SR83 over Choctawhatchee Bay

Good

Walton County, Florida · 2.0MI. North of US98 · Structure no. 600108

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
7,534 ft
45 main spans
Daily traffic
13,750
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US331 SR83 over Choctawhatchee Bay is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US331 SR83 over Choctawhatchee Bay in Walton County, Florida. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 13,750 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,856 by 2044. The structure is 7,534 ft (2,296.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesUS331 SR83
CrossesChoctawhatchee Bay
Location2.0MI. North of US98
RouteU.S. Route 331
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.40451, -86.16677
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans45 (+35 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length7,534 ft (2,296.4 m)
Longest span200 ft (61 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,750 (2022)
Projected traffic23,856 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was US331 SR83 over Choctawhatchee Bay built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is US331 SR83 over Choctawhatchee Bay 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US331 SR83 over Choctawhatchee Bay carry?

About 13,750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US331 SR83 over Choctawhatchee Bay?

The structure is 7,534 ft (2,296.4 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US331 SR83 over Choctawhatchee Bay?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.