US Bridges

Prim Avenue over Holmes Creek

PoorPosted for load

Jackson County, Florida · 0.93 Miles West of SR 77 · Structure no. 534160

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
230 ft
20 main spans
Daily traffic
72
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prim Avenue over Holmes Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Prim Avenue over Holmes Creek in Jackson County, Florida. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 4 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 72 vehicles a day, projected to reach 79 by 2043. The structure is 230 ft (70 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesPrim Avenue
CrossesHolmes Creek
Location0.93 Miles West of SR 77
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.94654, -85.53089
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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating25.2 US tons
Inventory rating19.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans20
Design loadHS 20
Structure length230 ft (70 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72 (2023)
Projected traffic79 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Prim Avenue over Holmes Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Prim Avenue over Holmes 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Prim Avenue over Holmes Creek carry?

About 72 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Prim Avenue over Holmes Creek?

The structure is 230 ft (70 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Prim Avenue over Holmes Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.