US Bridges

SR388 over Burnt Mill Creek

Fair

Bay County, Florida · 5.9 Miles East of SR79 · Structure no. 460052

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
301 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
7,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR388 over Burnt Mill Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR388 over Burnt Mill Creek in Bay County, Florida. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 76 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 5 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 7,900 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,706 by 2044. The structure is 301 ft (91.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesSR388
CrossesBurnt Mill Creek
Location5.9 Miles East of SR79
RouteState Highway 388
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.32865, -85.76333
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadH 15
Structure length301 ft (91.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,900 (2022)
Projected traffic13,706 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 SR388 over Burnt Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is SR388 over Burnt Mill 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR388 over Burnt Mill Creek carry?

About 7,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR388 over Burnt Mill Creek?

The structure is 301 ft (91.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR388 over Burnt Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.