Varnum Road over Fleming Creek
PoorPosted for loadWalton County, Florida · 0.5 MI West of CR 52 · Structure no. 604124
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 46 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Varnum Road over Fleming Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Varnum Road over Fleming Creek in Walton County, Florida. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Florida average of 41.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 87 by 2046. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Varnum Road over Fleming Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Varnum Road over Fleming Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Varnum Road over Fleming Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count).
How long is Varnum Road over Fleming Creek?
The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Varnum Road over Fleming Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.