US Bridges

CR 386 over Wetappo Creek

Fair

Gulf County, Florida · 10.0 Miles West of SR 71 · Structure no. 510050

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 386 over Wetappo Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR 386 over Wetappo Creek in Gulf County, Florida. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,760 by 2042. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 386
CrossesWetappo Creek
Location10.0 Miles West of SR 71
RouteCounty Highway 386
CountyGulf County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.00584, -85.32067
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2022)
Projected traffic1,760 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 Wetappo Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 386 over Wetappo 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 386 over Wetappo Creek carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is CR 386 over Wetappo Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns CR 386 over Wetappo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.