US Bridges

CR 388 over Little Bear Creek

FairPosted for load

Bay County, Florida · 0.37 MI West US231/SR75 · Structure no. 460007

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 388 over Little Bear Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR 388 over Little Bear Creek in Bay County, Florida. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,908 by 2042. The structure is 120 ft (36.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCR 388
CrossesLittle Bear Creek
Location0.37 MI West US231/SR75
RouteCounty Highway 388
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.36669, -85.44463
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length120 ft (36.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2022)
Projected traffic1,908 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway 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 CR 388 over Little Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 388 over Little Bear 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CR 388 over Little Bear Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 388 over Little Bear Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 388 over Little Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.