US Bridges

CR83A over Bear Creek

Good

Walton County, Florida · 3.65 Miles West of SR20 · Structure no. 604257

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,700
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR83A over Bear Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR83A over Bear Creek 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,420 by 2045. The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR83A
CrossesBear Creek
Location3.65 Miles West of SR20
RouteCounty Highway 83A
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.45694, -86.16975
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length68 ft (20.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2023)
Projected traffic6,420 by 2045
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 CR83A over Bear Creek built?

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

What condition is CR83A over Bear Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CR83A over Bear Creek carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is CR83A over Bear Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns CR83A over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.