US Bridges

Bay Creek-Bridge over Bay Creek

FairPosted for load

Liberty County, Florida · National Forest · Structure no. 080501000003111

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Bay Creek-Bridge over Bay Creek is a concrete slab carrying Bay Creek-Bridge over Bay Creek in Liberty County, Florida. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 6 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 37 by 2045. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 17.4 mi (28 km).

Location

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CarriesBay Creek-Bridge
CrossesBay Creek
LocationNational Forest
RouteFederal Lands Road 111.1
CountyLiberty County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.16464, -84.84803
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20.4 US tons
Inventory rating15.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (—)
Projected traffic37 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed17.4 mi (28 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bay Creek-Bridge over Bay Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bay Creek-Bridge over Bay 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 Bay Creek-Bridge over Bay Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is Bay Creek-Bridge over Bay Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Bay Creek-Bridge over Bay Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.