John Pitts Road over Bayou George Creek
PoorBay County, Florida · 2.7 MI East of Star Ave. · Structure no. 460069
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 62 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
John Pitts Road over Bayou George Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying John Pitts Road over Bayou George Creek in Bay County, Florida. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,430 by 2043. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was John Pitts Road over Bayou George Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is John Pitts Road over Bayou George Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does John Pitts Road over Bayou George Creek carry?
About 1,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is John Pitts Road over Bayou George Creek?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns John Pitts Road over Bayou George Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.