US Bridges

US231 SR75 over Bear Creek

Fair

Bay County, Florida · 8.3 Miles South of SR20 · Structure no. 460063

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
275 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
7,150
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US231 SR75 over Bear Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US231 SR75 over Bear Creek in Bay County, Florida. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 7,150 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,405 by 2044. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS231 SR75
CrossesBear Creek
Location8.3 Miles South of SR20
RouteU.S. Route 231
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.32029, -85.45629
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
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 rating52.4 US tons
Inventory rating31.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length275 ft (83.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,150 (2022)
Projected traffic12,405 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is US231 SR75 over Bear 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does US231 SR75 over Bear Creek carry?

About 7,150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US231 SR75 over Bear Creek?

The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US231 SR75 over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.