SR79 over Ward Creek
FairBay County, Florida · 3.4MI N of US98 · Structure no. 460126
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR79 over Ward Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR79 over Ward Creek in Bay County, Florida. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 14,200 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,637 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR79 over Ward Creek built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR79 over Ward 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does SR79 over Ward Creek carry?
About 14,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is SR79 over Ward Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).
Who owns SR79 over Ward Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.