US Bridges

Wc Currington Road over Spears Branch

Fair

Walton County, Florida · 0.4 MI East of CR 183 · Structure no. 604163

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wc Currington Road over Spears Branch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Wc Currington Road over Spears Branch 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 87 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWc Currington Road
CrossesSpears Branch
Location0.4 MI East of CR 183
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWalton County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.62727, -85.97666
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 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 traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic87 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 Wc Currington Road over Spears Branch built?

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

What condition is Wc Currington Road over Spears Branch 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Wc Currington Road over Spears Branch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Wc Currington Road over Spears Branch?

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

Who owns Wc Currington Road over Spears Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.