US Bridges

CR 386 over Cypress Creek

FairPosted for load

Gulf County, Florida · 2.9 MI North of US98/SR30 · Structure no. 510026

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 386 over Cypress Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR 386 over Cypress Creek in Gulf County, Florida. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,080 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 386
CrossesCypress Creek
Location2.9 MI North of US98/SR30
RouteCounty Highway 386
CountyGulf County
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.96501, -85.3801
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2022)
Projected traffic3,080 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 CR 386 over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 386 over Cypress 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CR 386 over Cypress Creek carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is CR 386 over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 386 over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.