US Bridges

36th Street over Bayou

Good

Bay County, Florida · 0.2 MI N of US 98 · Structure no. 465144

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

36th Street over Bayou is a prestressed concrete slab carrying 36th Street over Bayou in Bay County, Florida. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger 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 8 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 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Carries36th Street
CrossesBayou
Location0.2 MI N of US 98
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.95319, -85.42139
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating88.6 US tons
Inventory rating56.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 closed100 mi (161 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 36th Street over Bayou built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is 36th Street over Bayou 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does 36th Street over Bayou carry?

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

How long is 36th Street over Bayou?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 36th Street over Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.