US Bridges

CR 179 over East Pittman Creek

Fair

Holmes County, Florida · 0.7 Miles North of SR 2 · Structure no. 520018

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
186 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 179 over East Pittman Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 179 over East Pittman Creek in Holmes County, Florida. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2043. The structure is 186 ft (56.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 179
CrossesEast Pittman Creek
Location0.7 Miles North of SR 2
RouteCounty Highway 179
CountyHolmes County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.95054, -85.81289
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length186 ft (56.6 m)
Longest span46 ft (14.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2023)
Projected traffic550 by 2043
Trucks16%
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 179 over East Pittman Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 179 over East Pittman 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 179 over East Pittman Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is CR 179 over East Pittman Creek?

The structure is 186 ft (56.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns CR 179 over East Pittman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.