US Bridges

Ed Lee Road over S Fork Bear Creek

Good

Bay County, Florida · 1.77 MI S of N Bearcrkrd · Structure no. 464094

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
165
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ed Lee Road over S Fork Bear Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ed Lee Road over S Fork Bear Creek in Bay County, Florida. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 165 vehicles a day, projected to reach 182 by 2042. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesEd Lee Road
CrossesS Fork Bear Creek
Location1.77 MI S of N Bearcrkrd
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.29531, -85.43703
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic165 (2022)
Projected traffic182 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Ed Lee Road over S Fork Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ed Lee Road over S Fork Bear Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Ed Lee Road over S Fork Bear Creek carry?

About 165 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Ed Lee Road over S Fork Bear Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Ed Lee Road over S Fork Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.