US Bridges

Alva Thomas Road over Mill Bayou

Good

Bay County, Florida · 0.6 MI East of US231/SR75 · Structure no. 464127

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alva Thomas Road over Mill Bayou is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Alva Thomas Road over Mill Bayou 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 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 61 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesAlva Thomas Road
CrossesMill Bayou
Location0.6 MI East of US231/SR75
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.20853, -85.60079
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2023)
Projected traffic61 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Alva Thomas Road over Mill Bayou built?

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

What condition is Alva Thomas Road over Mill 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Alva Thomas Road over Mill Bayou carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Alva Thomas Road over Mill Bayou?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Alva Thomas Road over Mill Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.