US Bridges

US90 SR10 over Sandy Creek

Fair

Holmes County, Florida · 0.2 Miles West of SR81 · Structure no. 520009

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
462 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US90 SR10 over Sandy Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US90 SR10 over Sandy Creek in Holmes County, Florida. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 70 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,511 by 2044. The structure is 462 ft (140.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS90 SR10
CrossesSandy Creek
Location0.2 Miles West of SR81
RouteU.S. Route 90
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.72492, -85.94001
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14
Design loadHL 93
Structure length462 ft (140.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2022)
Projected traffic4,511 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US90 SR10 over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is US90 SR10 over Sandy 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US90 SR10 over Sandy Creek carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US90 SR10 over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 462 ft (140.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns US90 SR10 over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.