US Bridges

J W Hollington RD over Lafayette Creek

FairPosted for load

Walton County, Florida · 1.8MI N of Joe Dugger RD · Structure no. 604316

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

J W Hollington RD over Lafayette Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying J W Hollington RD over Lafayette Creek in Walton County, Florida. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 87 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesJ W Hollington RD
CrossesLafayette Creek
Location1.8MI N of Joe Dugger RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWalton County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.51893, -86.04819
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating24.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic87 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 J W Hollington RD over Lafayette Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is J W Hollington RD over Lafayette Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does J W Hollington RD over Lafayette Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is J W Hollington RD over Lafayette Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns J W Hollington RD over Lafayette Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.