US Bridges

US231 SR75 over Mill Bayou

Fair

Bay County, Florida · 3.3 Miles North of US98 · Structure no. 460026

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
125 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
34,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US231 SR75 over Mill Bayou is a concrete slab carrying US231 SR75 over Mill Bayou in Bay County, Florida. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 74 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.

It carries about 34,000 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,990 by 2044. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesUS231 SR75
CrossesMill Bayou
Location3.3 Miles North of US98
RouteU.S. Route 231
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.21877, -85.59948
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.3 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,000 (2022)
Projected traffic58,990 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 US231 SR75 over Mill Bayou built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is US231 SR75 over Mill 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does US231 SR75 over Mill Bayou carry?

About 34,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US231 SR75 over Mill Bayou?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns US231 SR75 over Mill Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.