US Bridges

CR 183A over Sandy Creek

PoorPosted for load

Holmes County, Florida · 3.5 Miles North US90/SR10 · Structure no. 520006

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
160 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 183A over Sandy Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR 183A over Sandy Creek in Holmes County, Florida. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 385 by 2043. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCR 183A
CrossesSandy Creek
Location3.5 Miles North US90/SR10
RouteCounty Highway 183A
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.76392, -86.02244
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2023)
Projected traffic385 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 183A over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 183A over Sandy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 183A over Sandy Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is CR 183A over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 183A over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.