US Bridges

Fanning Bayou DR over Newman Bayou

Good

Bay County, Florida · 1.17 MI S of CR 2300 · Structure no. 464098

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
280 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fanning Bayou DR over Newman Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying Fanning Bayou DR over Newman Bayou in Bay County, Florida. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2043. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesFanning Bayou DR
CrossesNewman Bayou
Location1.17 MI S of CR 2300
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.27844, -85.67575
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic55 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Fanning Bayou DR over Newman Bayou built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fanning Bayou DR over Newman Bayou 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Fanning Bayou DR over Newman Bayou carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Fanning Bayou DR over Newman Bayou?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Fanning Bayou DR over Newman Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.