US Bridges

SR22 over Sandy Creek

Fair

Bay County, Florida · 1.2MI W of Gulf CO Line · Structure no. 460048

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
198 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR22 over Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR22 over Sandy Creek 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 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,287 by 2044. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesSR22
CrossesSandy Creek
Location1.2MI W of Gulf CO Line
RouteState Highway 22
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.1409, -85.40708
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
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 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 closed29.8 mi (48 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 Sandy Creek built?

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

What condition is SR22 over Sandy 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR22 over Sandy Creek carry?

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

How long is SR22 over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR22 over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.