US Bridges

US331 SR83 over Choctawhatchee Relief

Fair

Walton County, Florida · 4.3MI. North of US98 · Structure no. 600110

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
300 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
13,750
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US331 SR83 over Choctawhatchee Relief is a concrete continuous slab carrying US331 SR83 over Choctawhatchee Relief in Walton County, Florida. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 13,750 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,856 by 2044. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesUS331 SR83
CrossesChoctawhatchee Relief
Location4.3MI. North of US98
RouteU.S. Route 331
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.42497, -86.15699
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating68.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 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 directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 SR83 over Choctawhatchee Relief built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is US331 SR83 over Choctawhatchee Relief 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US331 SR83 over Choctawhatchee Relief carry?

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

How long is US331 SR83 over Choctawhatchee Relief?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US331 SR83 over Choctawhatchee Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.