US Bridges

US331 SR83 over Lafayette Creek

Good

Walton County, Florida · 2.4MI North of SR20 · Structure no. 600172

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
400 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US331 SR83 over Lafayette Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US331 SR83 over Lafayette Creek in Walton County, Florida. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 11,250 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,519 by 2044. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS331 SR83
CrossesLafayette Creek
Location2.4MI North of SR20
RouteU.S. Route 331
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.52647, -86.10822
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length400 ft (121.9 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,250 (2022)
Projected traffic19,519 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Lafayette Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is US331 SR83 over Lafayette Creek 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 Lafayette Creek carry?

About 11,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US331 SR83 over Lafayette Creek?

The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US331 SR83 over Lafayette Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.