US Bridges

SR83 over Juniper Creek

Good

Walton County, Florida · 2.1 Miles N. of US90 · Structure no. 600221

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
132 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR83 over Juniper Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR83 over Juniper Creek in Walton County, Florida. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 9,700 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,830 by 2044. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSR83
CrossesJuniper Creek
Location2.1 Miles N. of US90
RouteState Highway 83
CountyWalton County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.75294, -86.11378
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 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
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,700 (2022)
Projected traffic16,830 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 SR83 over Juniper Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR83 over Juniper 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR83 over Juniper Creek carry?

About 9,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR83 over Juniper Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR83 over Juniper Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.