Camp Helen Trail over Phillips Inlet
PoorPosted for loadBay County, Florida · Camp Helen State Park · Structure no. 460801
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 43 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- Other State Agency
About this bridge
Camp Helen Trail over Phillips Inlet is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Camp Helen Trail over Phillips Inlet in Bay County, Florida. It was built in 1996, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 10 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Camp Helen Trail over Phillips Inlet built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Camp Helen Trail over Phillips Inlet in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.
How much traffic does Camp Helen Trail over Phillips Inlet carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is Camp Helen Trail over Phillips Inlet?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 10 ft wide.
Who owns Camp Helen Trail over Phillips Inlet?
It is owned by the Other State Agency.