US Bridges

SR79 over Wrights Creek

Fair

Holmes County, Florida · 6.0MI. South of SR2 · Structure no. 520093

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
270 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
4,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR79 over Wrights Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR79 over Wrights Creek in Holmes County, Florida. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,460 by 2044. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesSR79
CrossesWrights Creek
Location6.0MI. South of SR2
RouteState Highway 79
CountyHolmes County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.87873, -85.66167
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,300 (2022)
Projected traffic7,460 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR79 over Wrights Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR79 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR79 over Wrights Creek carry?

About 4,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR79 over Wrights Creek?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR79 over Wrights Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.