US Bridges

Thomas Drive over Open Creek

Good

Holmes County, Florida · 1.46 Miles East of SR79 · Structure no. 524223

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
850
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thomas Drive over Open Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Thomas Drive over Open Creek in Holmes County, Florida. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 850 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 935 by 2042. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesThomas Drive
CrossesOpen Creek
Location1.46 Miles East of SR79
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHolmes County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.75169, -85.66822
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.1 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2022)
Projected traffic935 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Thomas Drive over Open Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Thomas Drive over Open Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Thomas Drive over Open Creek carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Thomas Drive over Open Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Thomas Drive over Open Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.