US Bridges

Pinecrest Road over Bear Creek

FairPosted for load

Bay County, Florida · 0.35 MI W of US231/SR75 · Structure no. 464130

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
77
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pinecrest Road over Bear Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pinecrest Road over Bear Creek 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 77 vehicles a day, projected to reach 84 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesPinecrest Road
CrossesBear Creek
Location0.35 MI W of US231/SR75
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.45168, -85.41897
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating19 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77 (2023)
Projected traffic84 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Pinecrest Road over Bear Creek built?

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

What condition is Pinecrest Road over Bear Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Pinecrest Road over Bear Creek carry?

About 77 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Pinecrest Road over Bear Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Pinecrest Road over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.