US Bridges

Old Bicycle Road over Laird Bayou

FairPosted for load

Bay County, Florida · 0.65 Miles West of CR2297 · Structure no. 464007

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
112 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Bicycle Road over Laird Bayou is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Bicycle Road over Laird Bayou in Bay County, Florida. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 900 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 990 by 2043. The structure is 112 ft (34.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOld Bicycle Road
CrossesLaird Bayou
Location0.65 Miles West of CR2297
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.13787, -85.51584
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.7 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length112 ft (34.2 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2023)
Projected traffic990 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Old Bicycle Road over Laird Bayou built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Bicycle Road over Laird Bayou 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Old Bicycle Road over Laird Bayou carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Old Bicycle Road over Laird Bayou?

The structure is 112 ft (34.2 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Old Bicycle Road over Laird Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.