US Bridges

US231 SR75 over Clear Creek

Fair

Bay County, Florida · 5.8 Miles South of CR388 · Structure no. 460029

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US231 SR75 over Clear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US231 SR75 over Clear Creek in Bay County, Florida. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 30,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,918 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesUS231 SR75
CrossesClear Creek
Location5.8 Miles South of CR388
RouteU.S. Route 231
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.29844, -85.48633
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,500 (2022)
Projected traffic52,918 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is US231 SR75 over Clear 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US231 SR75 over Clear Creek carry?

About 30,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US231 SR75 over Clear Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns US231 SR75 over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.