US Bridges

John Pitts Road over Bayou George Creek

Fair

Bay County, Florida · 2.8 MI East of Star Ave. · Structure no. 460070

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
934
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 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 934 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,027 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesJohn Pitts Road
CrossesBayou George Creek
Location2.8 MI East of Star Ave.
RouteCounty Highway 2293
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.24812, -85.5099
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic934 (2023)
Projected traffic1,027 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 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 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 John Pitts Road over Bayou George Creek carry?

About 934 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is John Pitts Road over Bayou George Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns John Pitts Road over Bayou George Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.