US Bridges

Camp Flowers Road over Clear Creek

Fair

Bay County, Florida · 2.8 MI W of US231/SR75 · Structure no. 464414

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
165
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Camp Flowers Road over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Camp Flowers Road over Clear Creek in Bay County, Florida. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 165 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 172 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCamp Flowers Road
CrossesClear Creek
Location2.8 MI W of US231/SR75
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.31386, -85.51394
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic165 (2022)
Projected traffic172 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Camp Flowers Road over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Camp Flowers Road over Clear 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Camp Flowers Road over Clear Creek carry?

About 165 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Camp Flowers Road over Clear Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Camp Flowers Road over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.