US Bridges

SR22 over Cushion Creek

Fair

Bay County, Florida · 5.8 MI East of SR30A · Structure no. 460046

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR22 over Cushion Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR22 over Cushion Creek in Bay County, Florida. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,287 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.1 mi (71 km).

CarriesSR22
CrossesCushion Creek
Location5.8 MI East of SR30A
RouteState Highway 22
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.15258, -85.49347
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2022)
Projected traffic7,287 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.1 mi (71 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 SR22 over Cushion Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR22 over Cushion 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR22 over Cushion Creek carry?

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR22 over Cushion Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR22 over Cushion Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.