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Commission authorizes FDOT funding agreement for Scotts Ferry Road bridge replacement
Summary
The board approved a funding agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation for replacement of bridge No. 464419 on Scotts Ferry Road over Bear Creek; staff said design is nearly complete and the project is programmed in FDOT FY 2026 with construction likely to extend into FY 2027.
The Bay County Board of County Commissioners on May 20 approved a funding agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation for replacement of Bridge No. 464419 on Scotts Ferry Road over Bear Creek and authorized the chairman to sign the agreement and any necessary contract modifications.
Scott Chandler in public works presented the item and said the project is in the FDOT work program for FY 2026; design is nearly complete and FDOT plans to advertise the project for bid in FY 2026. When asked about schedule, Chandler said construction would likely take at least a year or more and estimated the project could be completed in calendar-year 2027, noting that FDOT fiscal years run July–June (so an FY 2026 project spans July 2025–June 2026 and completion could fall in FY 2027).
Why it matters: The bridge replacement is a state-funded FDOT project; county approval authorizes the local funding agreement and clears the way for contract execution and coordination with FDOT during final design and construction.
Clarifications from the meeting - Project ID and scope: The agreement covers replacement of bridge number 464419 on Scotts Ferry Road over Bear Creek; specific construction duration was not finalized. - Schedule: Design near completion; FDOT expected to bid in FY 2026; construction likely to span at least a year and could finish in calendar 2027 or later depending on the work program and bidding timeline. - Funding: The item authorized county signatory authority for the FDOT funding agreement; the transcript did not specify a local funding amount or county match.
Outcome: The board approved the funding agreement by unanimous roll call (Commissioner Carroll, Commissioner Crosby, Commissioner Raffield, Commissioner Peace and Chairman Moore voted yes). County staff will coordinate design completion, bidding, and construction scheduling with FDOT.
Ending: County and FDOT staff will continue coordination as the design is finalized and the project moves to procurement.
