US Bridges

CR 162 over Holmes Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Florida · 1.2 Miles West of CR 277 · Structure no. 530014

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
295 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 162 over Holmes Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 162 over Holmes Creek in Jackson County, Florida. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 275 by 2043. The structure is 295 ft (89.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesCR 162
CrossesHolmes Creek
Location1.2 Miles West of CR 277
RouteCounty Highway 162
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.85408, -85.59688
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length295 ft (89.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2023)
Projected traffic275 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 162 over Holmes Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 162 over Holmes 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 162 over Holmes Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is CR 162 over Holmes Creek?

The structure is 295 ft (89.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns CR 162 over Holmes Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.