US Bridges

Charco Drive over Drainage Ditch

Good

Bay County, Florida · 0.18 MI East Stanford RD · Structure no. 465140

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Charco Drive over Drainage Ditch is a steel culvert carrying Charco Drive over Drainage Ditch in Bay County, Florida. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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.

It carries about 110 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesCharco Drive
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.18 MI East Stanford RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.19298, -85.67454
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2022)
Projected traffic120 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Charco Drive over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Charco Drive over Drainage Ditch 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Charco Drive over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Charco Drive over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns Charco Drive over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.