US Bridges

Union Hill Church over Little Creek

FairPosted for load

Holmes County, Florida · 1.1 Miles E of CR 177 · Structure no. 524233

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Union Hill Church over Little Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Union Hill Church over Little Creek in Holmes County, Florida. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUnion Hill Church
CrossesLittle Creek
Location1.1 Miles E of CR 177
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.93134, -85.72484
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating9.4 US tons
Inventory rating7.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic55 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Union Hill Church over Little Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Union Hill Church over Little 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Union Hill Church over Little Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Union Hill Church over Little Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Union Hill Church over Little Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.