US Bridges

SR390 over Mill Bayou

Poor

Bay County, Florida · 1.2 Miles West of US231 · Structure no. 460020

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
150 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
9,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR390 over Mill Bayou is a concrete tee beam carrying SR390 over Mill Bayou in Bay County, Florida. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 9,100 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,788 by 2044. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR390
CrossesMill Bayou
Location1.2 Miles West of US231
RouteState Highway 390
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.23325, -85.59859
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,100 (2022)
Projected traffic15,788 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR390 over Mill Bayou built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR390 over Mill Bayou in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does SR390 over Mill Bayou carry?

About 9,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR390 over Mill Bayou?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR390 over Mill Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.