US Bridges

Adolph Whitaker RD over Wrights Creek

Poor

Holmes County, Florida · 0.49 Miles East of CR 177 · Structure no. 524507

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel Continuous
Length
80 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
66
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Adolph Whitaker RD over Wrights Creek is a steel continuous truss - thru carrying Adolph Whitaker RD over Wrights Creek in Holmes County, Florida. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 54 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 3 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 66 vehicles a day, projected to reach 72 by 2043. The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long and 11 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesAdolph Whitaker RD
CrossesWrights Creek
Location0.49 Miles East of CR 177
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.86854, -85.68979
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckOpen grating
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.5 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width11 ft (3.4 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66 (2023)
Projected traffic72 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 Adolph Whitaker RD over Wrights Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Adolph Whitaker RD over Wrights 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Adolph Whitaker RD over Wrights Creek carry?

About 66 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Adolph Whitaker RD over Wrights Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 11 ft wide.

Who owns Adolph Whitaker RD over Wrights Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.