US Bridges

CR 173 over Lighter Snag Creek

Fair

Holmes County, Florida · 1.74 Miles North of SR2 · Structure no. 524174

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 173 over Lighter Snag Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR 173 over Lighter Snag Creek in Holmes County, Florida. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,870 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 173
CrossesLighter Snag Creek
Location1.74 Miles North of SR2
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHolmes County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.98992, -85.58214
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2022)
Projected traffic1,870 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 173 over Lighter Snag Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 173 over Lighter Snag 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 CR 173 over Lighter Snag Creek carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 173 over Lighter Snag Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns CR 173 over Lighter Snag Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.