US Bridges

SR77 over Fanning Bayou

Good

Bay County, Florida · 2.6 Miles S. of SR388 · Structure no. 460114

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR77 over Fanning Bayou is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR77 over Fanning Bayou in Bay County, Florida. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 23,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,772 by 2044. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesSR77
CrossesFanning Bayou
Location2.6 Miles S. of SR388
RouteState Highway 77
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.28819, -85.63982
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.6 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width98 ft (29.9 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,500 (2022)
Projected traffic40,772 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 Fanning Bayou built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR77 over Fanning Bayou 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 Fanning Bayou carry?

About 23,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR77 over Fanning Bayou?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns SR77 over Fanning Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.