US Bridges

Great Hammock Bend over Unnamed Branch

Good

Walton County, Florida · 0.6MI South of SR 20 · Structure no. 605229

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Great Hammock Bend over Unnamed Branch is a steel truss - thru carrying Great Hammock Bend over Unnamed Branch in Walton County, Florida. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,740 by 2042. The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGreat Hammock Bend
CrossesUnnamed Branch
Location0.6MI South of SR 20
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWalton County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.49978, -86.15942
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.8 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2023)
Projected traffic1,740 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Great Hammock Bend over Unnamed Branch built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Great Hammock Bend over Unnamed Branch 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Great Hammock Bend over Unnamed Branch carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Great Hammock Bend over Unnamed Branch?

The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Great Hammock Bend over Unnamed Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.