Laird Road over Shoal River
FairWalton County, Florida · 3.08 MI N of SR 90 · Structure no. 604160
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 161 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Laird Road over Shoal River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Laird Road over Shoal River in Walton County, Florida. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 261 by 2042. The structure is 161 ft (49.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Laird Road over Shoal River built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is Laird Road over Shoal River 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 2023.
How much traffic does Laird Road over Shoal River carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Laird Road over Shoal River?
The structure is 161 ft (49.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Laird Road over Shoal River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.