US Bridges

Range Road 208 over Little Alaqua Creek

Fair

Walton County, Florida · 0.5 MI South of Range Roa · Structure no. AFFLFTFA12297

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Air Force

About this bridge

Range Road 208 over Little Alaqua Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Range Road 208 over Little Alaqua Creek in Walton County, Florida. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRange Road 208
CrossesLittle Alaqua Creek
Location0.5 MI South of Range Roa
RouteFederal Lands Road 208
CountyWalton County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.59203, -86.21469
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic60 by 2044
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$80,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Range Road 208 over Little Alaqua Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Range Road 208 over Little Alaqua 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 208 over Little Alaqua Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Range Road 208 over Little Alaqua Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Range Road 208 over Little Alaqua Creek?

It is owned by the Air Force.