The Big Redfish Lake crossing consists of three bridges total. Prior to construction on this crossing the contractor shall install a turbidity barrier and silt fences as required to prevent runoff from entering Big Redfish Lake. The bridge crossing will be constructed over wetland areas. The approach bridges include one (1) 50 fifty- foot bridge section and one (1) 112- foot bridge section. These timber bridges utilize dimensional lumber that should be readily available. The piling installation, piling cap and abutment construction is also included in this contract along with two (2) 150 linear foot prefabricated steel bridges.
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12Bob
BobSoWal InsiderO'Wal10,368 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal Insider
that was a beautiful lake
Here4Good
Here4GoodBeach FanaticPoint Washington1,264 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Fanatic
Oh good, more hurricane debris.
Matt J
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So are they replacing the bridge as is or are they just installing one of those steal things like Eastern Lake got?
Smiling JOe
Smiling JOeSoWal Expert31,643 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal Expert
there is no current pedestrian bridge, and that makes it very dangerous for people on the path.
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there is no current pedestrian bridge, and that makes it very dangerous for people on the path.
correct....
Matt J
Matt JSWGB24,862 postsJoined View profileMessageSWGB
there is no current pedestrian bridge, and that makes it very dangerous for people on the path.
I don't know why I confused this with Draper Lake. My bad.
Smiling JOe
Smiling JOeSoWal Expert31,643 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal Expert
Well, the bid posting makes it difficult to understand exactly what will be built. It mentions
timber bridge, but also mentions prefabricated steel bridges. So, those sound different, but I guess it will be steel spans, with wooden rails or something.
The reason for the long-span bridges is to make as little impact on the coastal dune lakes as possible. At that Lake, 30A cuts the lake almost completely separating the north side from the south side with great impact. I'm glad to see the County trying to help preserve the lakes by having these lower impact improvements.
timber bridge, but also mentions prefabricated steel bridges. So, those sound different, but I guess it will be steel spans, with wooden rails or something.
The reason for the long-span bridges is to make as little impact on the coastal dune lakes as possible. At that Lake, 30A cuts the lake almost completely separating the north side from the south side with great impact. I'm glad to see the County trying to help preserve the lakes by having these lower impact improvements.
Matt J
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If it's anything like the Eastern Lake bridge it'll have timber ends on the banks of the lake and then they'll just lower the steel part in between.
2bohemians
2bohemiansBeach Fanatic1,227 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Fanatic
Just read this article regarding the bridges:
Funds to Aid Walton Projects: Pedestrian Bridges, Repaving Are Among the Improvements From Federal Money
By Kimberly White, Northwest Florida Daily News, Fort Walton Beach
Oct. 19--SANTA ROSA BEACH -- Almost $1 million in federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act will be used to make life a bit easier for those who live and play in South Walton County.
Bothprojectswillbefunded through the nearly $790 billion measure that was passed by Congress in February. About $81 billion of that has been set aside for improving highways, roads, bridges and railways, as well as wastewater and drinking water infrastructure projects.
Full article here
Funds to Aid Walton Projects: Pedestrian Bridges, Repaving Are Among the Improvements From Federal Money
Oct. 19--SANTA ROSA BEACH -- Almost $1 million in federal funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act will be used to make life a bit easier for those who live and play in South Walton County.
Bothprojectswillbefunded through the nearly $790 billion measure that was passed by Congress in February. About $81 billion of that has been set aside for improving highways, roads, bridges and railways, as well as wastewater and drinking water infrastructure projects.
Full article here
cabytheseacabytheseaBeach Lover132 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Lover
Oh good, more hurricane debris.don't own a bike, huh?
fishermanfishermanBeach Crab4 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Crab
fishing
hows the fishing in Big redfish Lake?
hows the fishing in Big redfish Lake?
ShallowsNole
ShallowsNoleBeach FanaticPt Washington4,279 postsJoined View profileMessageBeach Fanatic
hows the fishing in Big redfish Lake?
Legend has it that there used to be big redfish in there. Don't know about now - 😀
(Just funnin' with ya. I'm willing to throw my hook in!)
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