US Bridges

CR 160 over Wrights Creek

Fair

Holmes County, Florida · 1.7 Miles East of SR 79 · Structure no. 524309

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
192 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 160 over Wrights Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 160 over Wrights Creek in Holmes County, Florida. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2043. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 160
CrossesWrights Creek
Location1.7 Miles East of SR 79
RouteCounty Highway 160
CountyHolmes County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.9074, -85.62548
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.
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 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2023)
Projected traffic550 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 160 over Wrights Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 160 over Wrights 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 160 over Wrights Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is CR 160 over Wrights Creek?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns CR 160 over Wrights Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.