US Bridges

CR 183 over Crooked Creek

Good

Walton County, Florida · 2.9 MI West of SR 81 · Structure no. 604377

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
195 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 183 over Crooked Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 183 over Crooked Creek in Walton County, Florida. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 868 by 2047. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 183
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location2.9 MI West of SR 81
RouteCounty Highway 183
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.62959, -85.98361
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2025)
Projected traffic868 by 2047
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 CR 183 over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 183 over Crooked 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does CR 183 over Crooked Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is CR 183 over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns CR 183 over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.