Bay County Bridge Report Card
Bay County scores 76 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Bay County, Florida
Bay County has 131 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 13 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 9.9% is above the 2.8% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 61,561 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Bay County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 76/100 (C). The county has 131 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 13 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 61,561 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 9.9% | 19.8 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 5.4% of measured traffic | 4.0 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 41 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 1,144,966 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 9.9% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 2.8% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 41 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 61,561 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Bay County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Us98 Sr30 over East Bay (icww) | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 19,800 | 1965 |
| Us231 Sr75 over Little Bear Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 15,896 | 1951 |
| Sr390 over Mill Bayou | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 9,100 | 1955 |
| S Star Avenue over Callaway Bayou | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 5,600 | 1973 |
| CR 2302 over Sherretts Branch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 3,500 | 1934 |
| HWY 2302-bridge ST over Fanning Bayou | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,100 | 1957 |
| HWY 2302-bridge ST over Fanning Bayou | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,100 | 1957 |
| W 15th Street over Huntington Bayou | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,500 | 1956 |
| John Pitts Road over Bayou George Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,300 | 1979 |
| Scotts Ferry Road over Bear Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 419 | 1942 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.