US Bridges

Whitfield Road over West Bayou

FairPosted for load

Walton County, Florida · 0.3 MI South of HWY 20 · Structure no. 604026

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
51 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whitfield Road over West Bayou is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Whitfield Road over West Bayou in Walton County, Florida. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 50 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 130 by 2047. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWhitfield Road
CrossesWest Bayou
Location0.3 MI South of HWY 20
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWalton County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.50236, -86.20331
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2025)
Projected traffic130 by 2047
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Whitfield Road over West Bayou built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Whitfield Road over West Bayou 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Whitfield Road over West Bayou carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2025 count).

How long is Whitfield Road over West Bayou?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Whitfield Road over West Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.