US Bridges

CR 30A over Draper Lake

Fair

Walton County, Florida · 0.8 MI E of CR 393 · Structure no. 604235

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,800
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 30A over Draper Lake is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 30A over Draper Lake in Walton County, Florida. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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.

It carries about 6,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,798 by 2046. The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 30A
CrossesDraper Lake
Location0.8 MI E of CR 393
RouteCounty Highway 30A
CountyWalton County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.34825, -86.21636
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.8 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length68 ft (20.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,800 (2024)
Projected traffic11,798 by 2046
Trucks4%
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 CR 30A over Draper Lake built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 30A over Draper Lake 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR 30A over Draper Lake carry?

About 6,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 30A over Draper Lake?

The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CR 30A over Draper Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.