US Bridges

Hicks Road over West Pittman Creek

Poor

Holmes County, Florida · 1.9 Miles East of CR 181 · Structure no. 524203

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
44
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hicks Road over West Pittman Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hicks Road over West Pittman Creek in Holmes County, Florida. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 55 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 44 vehicles a day, projected to reach 48 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHicks Road
CrossesWest Pittman Creek
Location1.9 Miles East of CR 181
CountyHolmes County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.88299, -85.96502
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.3 US tons
Inventory rating24.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44 (2022)
Projected traffic48 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Hicks Road over West Pittman Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is Hicks Road over West Pittman Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does Hicks Road over West Pittman Creek carry?

About 44 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Hicks Road over West Pittman Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Hicks Road over West Pittman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.