US Bridges

Gore Road over Richard Bayou

Fair

Bay County, Florida · 0.23 MI N of Piercy Road · Structure no. 464129

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
33
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gore Road over Richard Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Gore Road over Richard Bayou in Bay County, Florida. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 33 vehicles a day, projected to reach 36 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesGore Road
CrossesRichard Bayou
Location0.23 MI N of Piercy Road
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.06153, -85.48547
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33 (2022)
Projected traffic36 by 2042
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 Gore Road over Richard Bayou built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gore Road over Richard Bayou in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Gore Road over Richard Bayou carry?

About 33 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Gore Road over Richard Bayou?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Gore Road over Richard Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.