US Bridges

Alvie Holmes Road over Mule Creek

FairPosted for load

Bay County, Florida · 0.14 MI S of Sandy Ck RD · Structure no. 464405

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alvie Holmes Road over Mule Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Alvie Holmes Road over Mule Creek in Bay County, Florida. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesAlvie Holmes Road
CrossesMule Creek
Location0.14 MI S of Sandy Ck RD
CountyBay County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.11486, -85.42079
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating18 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2023)
Projected traffic60 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Alvie Holmes Road over Mule Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alvie Holmes Road over Mule 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Alvie Holmes Road over Mule Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Alvie Holmes Road over Mule Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Alvie Holmes Road over Mule Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.