US Bridges

CR 177A over Bear Bay Branch

Fair

Holmes County, Florida · 1.9 MI West of SR79 · Structure no. 524503

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 177A over Bear Bay Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CR 177A over Bear Bay Branch in Holmes County, Florida. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 6 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 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,870 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 177A
CrossesBear Bay Branch
Location1.9 MI West of SR79
RouteCounty Highway 177A
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.8084, -85.70928
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2021)
Projected traffic1,870 by 2041
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 CR 177A over Bear Bay Branch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 177A over Bear Bay Branch 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does CR 177A over Bear Bay Branch carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is CR 177A over Bear Bay Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns CR 177A over Bear Bay Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.