US Bridges

CR 177 over Ten Mile Creek

Poor

Holmes County, Florida · 5.3 Miles West of SR 79 · Structure no. 520073

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
351 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 177 over Ten Mile Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 177 over Ten Mile Creek in Holmes County, Florida. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,980 by 2043. The structure is 351 ft (107.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 177
CrossesTen Mile Creek
Location5.3 Miles West of SR 79
RouteCounty Highway 177
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.88933, -85.71061
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length351 ft (107.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2023)
Projected traffic1,980 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 177 over Ten Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 177 over Ten Mile Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does CR 177 over Ten Mile Creek carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is CR 177 over Ten Mile Creek?

The structure is 351 ft (107.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns CR 177 over Ten Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.