US Bridges

Range Road 222 over Basin Creek

Fair

Walton County, Florida · 1 MI West of Range Road 4 · Structure no. AFFLFTFA12247

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Air Force

About this bridge

Range Road 222 over Basin Creek is a steel culvert carrying Range Road 222 over Basin 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 5 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRange Road 222
CrossesBasin Creek
Location1 MI West of Range Road 4
RouteFederal Lands Road 222
CountyWalton County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.53156, -86.30625
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic60 by 2044
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$128,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Range Road 222 over Basin Creek built?

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

What condition is Range Road 222 over Basin 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 222 over Basin Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Range Road 222 over Basin Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Range Road 222 over Basin Creek?

It is owned by the Air Force.