US Bridges

South Bear Crk RD over South Fork Bear Creek

Good

Bay County, Florida · 0.44 MI East US231/SR75 · Structure no. 464123

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Bear Crk RD over South Fork Bear Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying South Bear Crk RD over South Fork Bear Creek in Bay County, Florida. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2043. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSouth Bear Crk RD
CrossesSouth Fork Bear Creek
Location0.44 MI East US231/SR75
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.31647, -85.45336
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic220 by 2043
Trucks1%
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 South Bear Crk RD over South Fork Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Bear Crk RD over South 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does South Bear Crk RD over South Fork Bear Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is South Bear Crk RD over South Fork Bear Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns South Bear Crk RD over South Fork Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.