Scotts Ferry Road over Bear Creek
PoorPosted for loadBay County, Florida · 1.8 Miles E of US231/SR75 · Structure no. 464419
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 200 ft
- 18 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 419
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Scotts Ferry Road over Bear Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Scotts Ferry Road over Bear Creek in Bay County, Florida. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 2 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 419 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 727 by 2043. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Scotts Ferry Road over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.
What condition is Scotts Ferry Road 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Scotts Ferry Road over Bear Creek carry?
About 419 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is Scotts Ferry Road over Bear Creek?
The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Scotts Ferry Road over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.