US Bridges

US231 SR75 over Bear Creek

Fair

Bay County, Florida · 0.9MI. North of SR20 · Structure no. 460083

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,882
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 1995, so it is 30 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 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 5,882 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,204 by 2044. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS231 SR75
CrossesBear Creek
Location0.9MI. North of SR20
RouteU.S. Route 231
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.44834, -85.42531
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating74.1 US tons
Inventory rating44.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,882 (2022)
Projected traffic10,204 by 2044
Trucks12%
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 1995, making it 30 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US231 SR75 over Bear Creek carry?

About 5,882 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US231 SR75 over Bear Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US231 SR75 over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.