US Bridges

CR 385 over Robinson Bayou

Fair

Bay County, Florida · 0.9 Miles North of SR 390 · Structure no. 460013

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,400
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 385 over Robinson Bayou is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 385 over Robinson Bayou in Bay County, Florida. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,740 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesCR 385
CrossesRobinson Bayou
Location0.9 Miles North of SR 390
RouteCity Street 385
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.20736, -85.69133
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2023)
Projected traffic3,740 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 385 over Robinson Bayou built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 385 over Robinson Bayou 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 385 over Robinson Bayou carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 385 over Robinson Bayou?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 385 over Robinson Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.