US Bridges

SR85 over Pond Creek

Fair

Walton County, Florida · 2.0 Mi. S of Alabama Line · Structure no. 600940

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR85 over Pond Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR85 over Pond Creek in Walton County, Florida. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,858 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesSR85
CrossesPond Creek
Location2.0 Mi. S of Alabama Line
RouteState Highway 85
CountyWalton County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.97292, -86.35317
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2022)
Projected traffic4,858 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 SR85 over Pond Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR85 over Pond Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR85 over Pond Creek carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR85 over Pond Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR85 over Pond Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.