US Bridges

E County HWY 30A over Deer Lake

Good

Walton County, Florida · 4.8MI West of US 98 · Structure no. 604251

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E County HWY 30A over Deer Lake is a concrete channel beam carrying E County HWY 30A over Deer Lake in Walton County, Florida. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 years old, younger than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,290 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesE County HWY 30A
CrossesDeer Lake
Location4.8MI West of US 98
RouteCounty Highway 30A
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.30797, -86.07911
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (2022)
Projected traffic24,290 by 2044
Trucks16%
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

OwnerState 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 E County HWY 30A over Deer Lake built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is E County HWY 30A over Deer Lake in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does E County HWY 30A over Deer Lake carry?

About 14,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is E County HWY 30A over Deer Lake?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns E County HWY 30A over Deer Lake?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.