North Bear Crk RD over Bear Creek
PoorPosted for loadBay County, Florida · 0.26 MI East US 231/SR75 · Structure no. 464417
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 170
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
North Bear Crk RD over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying North Bear Crk RD over Bear Creek in Bay County, Florida. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 170 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 187 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was North Bear Crk RD over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is North Bear Crk RD over Bear Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does North Bear Crk RD over Bear Creek carry?
About 170 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is North Bear Crk RD over Bear Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns North Bear Crk RD over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.