US Bridges

Holmestead Road over I10 SR8

Good

Holmes County, Florida · 3.2MI. East of SR79 · Structure no. 520079

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
245 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Holmestead Road over I10 SR8 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Holmestead Road over I10 SR8 in Holmes County, Florida. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 99 by 2036. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesHolmestead Road
CrossesI10 SR8
Location3.2MI. East of SR79
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.75666, -85.62974
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2014)
Projected traffic99 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Holmestead Road over I10 SR8 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Holmestead Road over I10 SR8 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Holmestead Road over I10 SR8 carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Holmestead Road over I10 SR8?

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Holmestead Road over I10 SR8?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.