US Bridges

SR79 over Pigeon Ck

Good

Bay County, Florida · 6.2 Miles S. of SR20 · Structure no. 460115

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR79 over Pigeon Ck is a concrete culvert carrying SR79 over Pigeon Ck in Bay County, Florida. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 14,700 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,504 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesSR79
CrossesPigeon Ck
Location6.2 Miles S. of SR20
RouteState Highway 79
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.34303, -85.85861
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating95.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,700 (2022)
Projected traffic25,504 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 SR79 over Pigeon Ck built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR79 over Pigeon Ck 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR79 over Pigeon Ck carry?

About 14,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR79 over Pigeon Ck?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SR79 over Pigeon Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.