US Bridges

CR 181C over Sandy Creek

Fair

Walton County, Florida · 1MI East of HWY 81 · Structure no. 604143

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
292 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 181C over Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CR 181C over Sandy Creek in Walton County, Florida. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 550 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 954 by 2045. The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCR 181C
CrossesSandy Creek
Location1MI East of HWY 81
RouteCounty Highway 181C
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.66234, -85.92041
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans9
Design loadUnknown
Structure length292 ft (89 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2023)
Projected traffic954 by 2045
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 181C over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 181C over Sandy 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 181C over Sandy Creek carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is CR 181C over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CR 181C over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.