US Bridges

Walsingham Road over Econfina Creek

Fair

Washington County, Florida · 1.5MI SE of Hampshire Blv · Structure no. 610803

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Other
Steel
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Walsingham Road over Econfina Creek is a steel other carrying Walsingham Road over Econfina Creek in Washington County, Florida. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 87 by 2042. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesWalsingham Road
CrossesEconfina Creek
Location1.5MI SE of Hampshire Blv
RouteState Lands Road 0
CountyWashington County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.48235, -85.52509
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic87 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State 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 Walsingham Road over Econfina Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walsingham Road over Econfina 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Walsingham Road over Econfina Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Walsingham Road over Econfina Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Walsingham Road over Econfina Creek?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.