US Bridges

SR20 over Johnny H Bailey Creek

Fair

Calhoun County, Florida · 0.6 Mile E. of SR71 · Structure no. 470055

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
600 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
10,531
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR20 over Johnny H Bailey Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR20 over Johnny H Bailey Creek in Calhoun County, Florida. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 10,531 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,271 by 2044. The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.1 mi (87 km).

CarriesSR20
CrossesJohnny H Bailey Creek
Location0.6 Mile E. of SR71
RouteState Highway 20
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.44318, -85.03914
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length600 ft (182.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,531 (2022)
Projected traffic18,271 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed54.1 mi (87 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR20 over Johnny H Bailey Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR20 over Johnny H Bailey Creek 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR20 over Johnny H Bailey Creek carry?

About 10,531 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR20 over Johnny H Bailey Creek?

The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR20 over Johnny H Bailey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.