US Bridges

Sherwood Road over Bruce Creek

Poor

Walton County, Florida · 3.49 MI East of US 331 · Structure no. 604162

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
97 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sherwood Road over Bruce Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Sherwood Road over Bruce Creek 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 174 by 2046. The structure is 97 ft (29.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSherwood Road
CrossesBruce Creek
Location3.49 MI East of US 331
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.62058, -86.06559
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length97 ft (29.5 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic174 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Sherwood Road over Bruce Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sherwood Road over Bruce Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Sherwood Road over Bruce Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Sherwood Road over Bruce Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Sherwood Road over Bruce Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.