US Bridges

7th Street over Unnamed Branch

Fair

Bay County, Florida · 0.73 Mi. S. of US98/SR30 · Structure no. 465091

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,200
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

7th Street over Unnamed Branch is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 7th Street over Unnamed Branch in Bay County, Florida. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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.

It carries about 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,620 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries7th Street
CrossesUnnamed Branch
Location0.73 Mi. S. of US98/SR30
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.16039, -85.60342
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2023)
Projected traffic4,620 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 7th Street over Unnamed Branch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is 7th Street over Unnamed Branch 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 2024.

How much traffic does 7th Street over Unnamed Branch carry?

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is 7th Street over Unnamed Branch?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns 7th Street over Unnamed Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.