US Bridges

Blue Springs Road over Moccasin Creek

Good

Bay County, Florida · 1.93 Miles South of SR 20 · Structure no. 464097

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
330
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blue Springs Road over Moccasin Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Blue Springs Road over Moccasin Creek 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 330 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 363 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBlue Springs Road
CrossesMoccasin Creek
Location1.93 Miles South of SR 20
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.4066, -85.53641
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2022)
Projected traffic363 by 2042
Trucks2%
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 Blue Springs Road over Moccasin Creek built?

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

What condition is Blue Springs Road over Moccasin 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Blue Springs Road over Moccasin Creek carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Blue Springs Road over Moccasin Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Blue Springs Road over Moccasin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.