US Bridges

John F. Bailey RD over Sutton Creek

Good

Calhoun County, Florida · 1.2 Miles North of SR 20 · Structure no. 474067

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

John F. Bailey RD over Sutton Creek is a steel culvert carrying John F. Bailey RD over Sutton Creek in Calhoun County, Florida. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 55 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 62 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesJohn F. Bailey RD
CrossesSutton Creek
Location1.2 Miles North of SR 20
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.44811, -85.09097
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2022)
Projected traffic62 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 John F. Bailey RD over Sutton Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is John F. Bailey RD over Sutton Creek 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does John F. Bailey RD over Sutton Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is John F. Bailey RD over Sutton Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns John F. Bailey RD over Sutton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.