US Bridges

SR22 over Wetappo Creek

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Gulf County, Florida · 5.0MI W of Wewahitchka · Structure no. 510076

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
230 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR22 over Wetappo Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR22 over Wetappo Creek in Gulf 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,800 by 2042. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesSR22
CrossesWetappo Creek
Location5.0MI W of Wewahitchka
RouteState Highway 22
CountyGulf County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.14472, -85.30472
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.1 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2022)
Projected traffic3,800 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR22 over Wetappo Creek built?

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

What condition is SR22 over Wetappo 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR22 over Wetappo Creek carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR22 over Wetappo Creek?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR22 over Wetappo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.