US Bridges

CR 160 over Tenmile Creek

Fair

Holmes County, Florida · 2.1 Miles West of SR 79 · Structure no. 520020

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
280 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 160 over Tenmile Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 160 over Tenmile Creek in Holmes County, Florida. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 660 by 2043. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 160
CrossesTenmile Creek
Location2.1 Miles West of SR 79
RouteCounty Highway 160
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.92475, -85.68273
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2023)
Projected traffic660 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 160 over Tenmile Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 160 over Tenmile 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does CR 160 over Tenmile Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is CR 160 over Tenmile Creek?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CR 160 over Tenmile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.