US Bridges

CR 179A over Bay Branch

Fair

Holmes County, Florida · 10.84 MI N of US90/SR10 · Structure no. 520003

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,301
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 179A over Bay Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CR 179A over Bay Branch in Holmes 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.

It carries about 1,301 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,431 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 179A
CrossesBay Branch
Location10.84 MI N of US90/SR10
RouteCounty Highway 179A
CountyHolmes County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.89218, -85.90124
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,301 (2023)
Projected traffic1,431 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 CR 179A over Bay Branch built?

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

What condition is CR 179A over Bay Branch 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does CR 179A over Bay Branch carry?

About 1,301 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is CR 179A over Bay Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns CR 179A over Bay Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.