US Bridges

CR 30A over Eastern Lake

Good

Walton County, Florida · 2.3 MI E of S CR 395 · Structure no. 604142

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,000
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 30A over Eastern Lake is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CR 30A over Eastern Lake in Walton County, Florida. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,290 by 2043. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCR 30A
CrossesEastern Lake
Location2.3 MI E of S CR 395
RouteCounty Highway 30A
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.31293, -86.09269
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (2022)
Projected traffic24,290 by 2043
Trucks15%
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 CR 30A over Eastern Lake built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 30A over Eastern Lake 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 30A over Eastern Lake carry?

About 14,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is CR 30A over Eastern Lake?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns CR 30A over Eastern Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.