US Bridges

Walton Bridge Road over Bruce Creek

Good

Walton County, Florida · 0.1MI S of Moccasin Forks · Structure no. 604156

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
168 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walton Bridge Road over Bruce Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Walton Bridge Road over Bruce Creek in Walton County, Florida. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 781 by 2042. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWalton Bridge Road
CrossesBruce Creek
Location0.1MI S of Moccasin Forks
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.61448, -86.01378
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2022)
Projected traffic781 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Walton Bridge Road over Bruce Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walton Bridge Road over Bruce Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Walton Bridge Road over Bruce Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Walton Bridge Road over Bruce Creek?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Walton Bridge Road over Bruce Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.