US Bridges

US331 SR187 over Bee Branch

Good

Walton County, Florida · 8.0MI. North of US 90 · Structure no. 600123

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US331 SR187 over Bee Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US331 SR187 over Bee Branch in Walton County, Florida. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,420 by 2044. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesUS331 SR187
CrossesBee Branch
Location8.0MI. North of US 90
RouteU.S. Route 331
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.82299, -86.22153
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating88.3 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2022)
Projected traffic6,420 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 Bee Branch built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is US331 SR187 over Bee Branch 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does US331 SR187 over Bee Branch carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US331 SR187 over Bee Branch?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US331 SR187 over Bee Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.