US Bridges

CR 177 over Gum Creek

Fair

Holmes County, Florida · 2.6 Miles North of SR 79 · Structure no. 520082

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 177 over Gum Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CR 177 over Gum 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 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.

It carries about 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,250 by 2043. The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 177
CrossesGum Creek
Location2.6 Miles North of SR 79
RouteCounty Highway 177
CountyHolmes County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.85546, -85.68799
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length100 ft (30.6 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2023)
Projected traffic2,250 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 Gum Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 177 over Gum 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does CR 177 over Gum Creek carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is CR 177 over Gum Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns CR 177 over Gum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.