US Bridges

US231 SR75 over Bailey Branch

Good

Jackson County, Florida · 1.4 MI N. Bay Co. Line · Structure no. 530099

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
368 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US231 SR75 over Bailey Branch is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US231 SR75 over Bailey Branch in Jackson County, Florida. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,205 by 2044. The structure is 368 ft (112.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS231 SR75
CrossesBailey Branch
Location1.4 MI N. Bay Co. Line
RouteU.S. Route 231
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.5842, -85.39473
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHL 93
Structure length368 ft (112.2 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2022)
Projected traffic5,205 by 2044
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 US231 SR75 over Bailey Branch built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is US231 SR75 over Bailey Branch 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does US231 SR75 over Bailey Branch carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is US231 SR75 over Bailey Branch?

The structure is 368 ft (112.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US231 SR75 over Bailey Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.