US Bridges

CR389 S East Ave over Watson Bayou

GoodPosted for load

Bay County, Florida · 1.0MI South of SR30A US98 · Structure no. 464150

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,950
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR389 S East Ave over Watson Bayou is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CR389 S East Ave over Watson Bayou in Bay County, Florida. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,950 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2042. The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR389 S East Ave
CrossesWatson Bayou
Location1.0MI South of SR30A US98
RouteCounty Highway 389
CountyBay County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.14133, -85.62541
Functional classUrban 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length160 ft (48.7 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,950 (2022)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2042
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 CR389 S East Ave over Watson Bayou built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR389 S East Ave over Watson 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does CR389 S East Ave over Watson Bayou carry?

About 1,950 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is CR389 S East Ave over Watson Bayou?

The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns CR389 S East Ave over Watson Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.