US Bridges

US90 SR10 over Blue Creek

Fair

Holmes County, Florida · 0.2MI. East of SR81 · Structure no. 520910

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
165 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,850
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US90 SR10 over Blue Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US90 SR10 over Blue Creek in Holmes County, Florida. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 70 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 1,850 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,210 by 2044. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS90 SR10
CrossesBlue Creek
Location0.2MI. East of SR81
RouteU.S. Route 90
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.72834, -85.93561
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,850 (2022)
Projected traffic3,210 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Blue Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is US90 SR10 over Blue 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US90 SR10 over Blue Creek carry?

About 1,850 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US90 SR10 over Blue Creek?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US90 SR10 over Blue Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.