US Bridges

Range Road 213 over Bullhide Creek

Fair

Walton County, Florida · 0.5 MI West of Range Road · Structure no. AFFLFTFA12227

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Air Force

About this bridge

Range Road 213 over Bullhide Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Range Road 213 over Bullhide Creek in Walton County, Florida. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 600 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesRange Road 213
CrossesBullhide Creek
Location0.5 MI West of Range Road
RouteFederal Lands Road 213
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.70908, -86.25081
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2024)
Projected traffic600 by 2044
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerAir Force
Maintained byAir Force
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$130,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Range Road 213 over Bullhide Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Range Road 213 over Bullhide 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Range Road 213 over Bullhide Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Range Road 213 over Bullhide Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Range Road 213 over Bullhide Creek?

It is owned by the Air Force.