US Bridges

SR77 over Big Cedar Creek

Good

Bay County, Florida · 1.6 Mi. S of County Line · Structure no. 460087

Built
1996
29 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR77 over Big Cedar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR77 over Big Cedar Creek in Bay County, Florida. It was built in 1996 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,800 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,943 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesSR77
CrossesBig Cedar Creek
Location1.6 Mi. S of County Line
RouteState Highway 77
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.41606, -85.69039
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.3 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,800 (2022)
Projected traffic23,943 by 2044
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SR77 over Big Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is SR77 over Big Cedar Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does SR77 over Big Cedar Creek carry?

About 13,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SR77 over Big Cedar Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR77 over Big Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.