US Bridges

CR 177A over Gully Branch

Fair

Holmes County, Florida · 8.1 Miles West of SR 79 · Structure no. 520046

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 177A over Gully Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CR 177A over Gully Branch in Holmes County, Florida. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 177A
CrossesGully Branch
Location8.1 Miles West of SR 79
RouteCounty Highway 177A
CountyHolmes County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.86751, -85.77608
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2023)
Projected traffic750 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 177A over Gully Branch built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 177A over Gully Branch 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 177A over Gully Branch carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 177A over Gully Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns CR 177A over Gully Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.