US Bridges

CR 177 over Little Creek

Fair

Holmes County, Florida · 6.2 Miles West of SR79 · Structure no. 520096

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
230 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 177 over Little Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CR 177 over Little Creek in Holmes County, Florida. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,090 by 2041. The structure is 230 ft (70 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 177
CrossesLittle Creek
Location6.2 Miles West of SR79
RouteCounty Highway 177
CountyHolmes County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.90023, -85.7184
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length230 ft (70 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2021)
Projected traffic2,090 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Little Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 177 over Little 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 Little Creek carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is CR 177 over Little Creek?

The structure is 230 ft (70 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns CR 177 over Little Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.