US Bridges

CR 177 over Wrights Creek

Fair

Holmes County, Florida · 3.4 Miles West of SR79 · Structure no. 520092

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
400 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 177 over Wrights Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 177 over Wrights Creek in Holmes County, Florida. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,980 by 2041. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 177
CrossesWrights Creek
Location3.4 Miles West of SR79
RouteCounty Highway 177
CountyHolmes County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.86599, -85.69472
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadUnknown
Structure length400 ft (121.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2021)
Projected traffic1,980 by 2041
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 Wrights Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 177 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does CR 177 over Wrights Creek carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is CR 177 over Wrights Creek?

The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns CR 177 over Wrights Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.