FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Choctawhatche Ri R

Carrying Choctawhatche Ri R over Slough

2.3 Mi South of SR 20, Walton, Florida

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
20 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Choctawhatche Ri R

The Choctawhatche Ri R bridge in Walton, Florida carries Choctawhatche Ri R over Slough. It was built in 2001, making it 25 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 5 sections, stretching 18.3 meters (60 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 25 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Florida bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 20.0 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How Choctawhatche Ri R compares

▼ 18.9
Load rating vs Florida average (38.9 t)
Bottom 6%
Lower load rating than 94% of Florida bridges
229
Bridges in Walton · 14 in Poor condition
Choctawhatche Ri R 20.0 t
Florida average 38.9 t

Live comparison across Florida.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
59.5 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
40.8
Serviceability /30
12.0
Essentiality /15
14.7
Special reductions
−8.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
20.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
2001
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
5
Structure Length
18.3 m (60 ft)
Deck Width
4.3 m (14 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
25 vehicles/day
Structure Number
604169

Condition Analysis

  • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Choctawhatche Ri R is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare Choctawhatche Ri R against other structures in Walton and across Florida. Florida bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for Choctawhatche Ri R?

Choctawhatche Ri R in Walton, Florida has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Choctawhatche Ri R inspected?

Choctawhatche Ri R's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 25 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Choctawhatche Ri R is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for Choctawhatche Ri R?

Choctawhatche Ri R has an NBI inventory load rating of 20.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Choctawhatche Ri R?

Choctawhatche Ri R is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is Choctawhatche Ri R and does age affect safety?

Choctawhatche Ri R was built in 2001, making it 25 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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