US Bridges

SR 22 over Callaway Bayou

Fair

Bay County, Florida · 2.0 MI E. of US98 SR30A · Structure no. 460045

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 22 over Callaway Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 22 over Callaway Bayou in Bay County, Florida. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 7,800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,533 by 2044. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 22
CrossesCallaway Bayou
Location2.0 MI E. of US98 SR30A
RouteState Highway 22
CountyBay County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.15286, -85.55756
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.7 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,800 (2022)
Projected traffic13,533 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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 SR 22 over Callaway Bayou built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 22 over Callaway 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 22 over Callaway Bayou carry?

About 7,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 22 over Callaway Bayou?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 22 over Callaway Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.