US Bridges

SR83 US331 over Bay Branch

Good

Walton County, Florida · 1.0MI S of SR8 I10 · Structure no. 600230

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
31,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR83 US331 over Bay Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR83 US331 over Bay Branch in Walton County, Florida. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 31,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,652 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

CarriesSR83 US331
CrossesBay Branch
Location1.0MI S of SR8 I10
RouteU.S. Route 331
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.67756, -86.12228
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,500 (2022)
Projected traffic54,652 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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 US331 over Bay Branch built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR83 US331 over Bay 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR83 US331 over Bay Branch carry?

About 31,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR83 US331 over Bay Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SR83 US331 over Bay Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.