US Bridges

US331 SR83 over Ramsey Branch

Fair

Walton County, Florida · 1.5 Mi. South of SR20 · Structure no. 600113

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
106 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
14,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US331 SR83 over Ramsey Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying US331 SR83 over Ramsey Branch in Walton County, Florida. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 14,500 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,158 by 2044. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS331 SR83
CrossesRamsey Branch
Location1.5 Mi. South of SR20
RouteU.S. Route 331
CountyWalton County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.46999, -86.12936
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,500 (2022)
Projected traffic25,158 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Ramsey Branch built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is US331 SR83 over Ramsey Branch 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US331 SR83 over Ramsey Branch carry?

About 14,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US331 SR83 over Ramsey Branch?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US331 SR83 over Ramsey Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.