US Bridges

Hinote Road over Bottle Branch

Good

Walton County, Florida · 0.2 MI S of Deshazo RD · Structure no. 604128

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
101
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hinote Road over Bottle Branch is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Hinote Road over Bottle Branch in Walton County, Florida. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 101 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesHinote Road
CrossesBottle Branch
Location0.2 MI S of Deshazo RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.77758, -86.3587
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic101 (2021)
Projected traffic175 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Hinote Road over Bottle Branch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hinote Road over Bottle 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Hinote Road over Bottle Branch carry?

About 101 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hinote Road over Bottle Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Hinote Road over Bottle Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.