US Bridges

CR 163 over Parrot Creek

Fair

Holmes County, Florida · 2.9 Miles North of SR 2 · Structure no. 524022

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
69 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 163 over Parrot Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 163 over Parrot Creek in Holmes County, Florida. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 5 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2043. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 163
CrossesParrot Creek
Location2.9 Miles North of SR 2
RouteCounty Highway 163
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.98646, -85.8992
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2023)
Projected traffic330 by 2043
Trucks11%
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 163 over Parrot Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 163 over Parrot 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does CR 163 over Parrot Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is CR 163 over Parrot Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 163 over Parrot Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.