US Bridges

Hill Street over Unnamed Branch

FairPosted for load

Walton County, Florida · 0.3 MI East of CR 280A · Structure no. 604174

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hill Street over Unnamed Branch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hill Street over Unnamed Branch in Walton County, Florida. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 43 by 2047. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesHill Street
CrossesUnnamed Branch
Location0.3 MI East of CR 280A
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.70394, -86.10333
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating25.2 US tons
Inventory rating19.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2025)
Projected traffic43 by 2047
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Hill Street over Unnamed Branch built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hill Street over Unnamed 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 Hill Street over Unnamed Branch carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2025 count).

How long is Hill Street over Unnamed Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Hill Street over Unnamed Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.