US Bridges

CR 179 over Sikes Creek

Fair

Holmes County, Florida · 6.4 MI North of US90/SR10 · Structure no. 520028

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
59 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 179 over Sikes Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 179 over Sikes Creek in Holmes County, Florida. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,300 by 2043. The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 179
CrossesSikes Creek
Location6.4 MI North of US90/SR10
RouteCounty Highway 179
CountyHolmes County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.8479, -85.85932
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (18.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2023)
Projected traffic3,300 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Sikes Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 179 over Sikes 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does CR 179 over Sikes Creek carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 179 over Sikes Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m).

Who owns CR 179 over Sikes Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.