US Bridges

US90 SR10 over Buckhead Slough

Good

Holmes County, Florida · 0.37MI East of CR181 N · Structure no. 520146

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
600 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US90 SR10 over Buckhead Slough is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US90 SR10 over Buckhead Slough in Holmes County, Florida. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,072 by 2044. The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS90 SR10
CrossesBuckhead Slough
Location0.37MI East of CR181 N
RouteU.S. Route 90
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.7753, -85.84508
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHL 93
Structure length600 ft (182.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2022)
Projected traffic6,072 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 US90 SR10 over Buckhead Slough built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is US90 SR10 over Buckhead Slough 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US90 SR10 over Buckhead Slough carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US90 SR10 over Buckhead Slough?

The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US90 SR10 over Buckhead Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.