US Bridges

CR 389 over Beatty Bayou

Fair

Bay County, Florida · 0.54 Miles North of CR390 · Structure no. 460076

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,800
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 389 over Beatty Bayou is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 389 over Beatty Bayou in Bay County, Florida. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 7,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,580 by 2042. The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 389
CrossesBeatty Bayou
Location0.54 Miles North of CR390
RouteCounty Highway 389
CountyBay County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.24026, -85.62994
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length93 ft (28.2 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,800 (2022)
Projected traffic8,580 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 CR 389 over Beatty Bayou built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 389 over Beatty Bayou 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does CR 389 over Beatty Bayou carry?

About 7,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 389 over Beatty Bayou?

The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns CR 389 over Beatty Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.