US Bridges

CR 179 over Wrights Creek

FairPosted for load

Holmes County, Florida · 2.3 Miles N of US90/SR10 · Structure no. 520061

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
421 ft
21 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 179 over Wrights Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR 179 over Wrights Creek in Holmes County, Florida. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,420 by 2043. The structure is 421 ft (128.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 179
CrossesWrights Creek
Location2.3 Miles N of US90/SR10
RouteCounty Highway 179
CountyHolmes County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.80758, -85.8159
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans21
Design loadUnknown
Structure length421 ft (128.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2023)
Projected traffic2,420 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Wrights Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 179 over Wrights 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does CR 179 over Wrights Creek carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 179 over Wrights Creek?

The structure is 421 ft (128.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 179 over Wrights Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.