US Bridges

US90 SR10 over Holmes Creek

Poor

Washington County, Florida · 3.0MI. West of SR277 · Structure no. 610001

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
462 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
4,381
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US90 SR10 over Holmes Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US90 SR10 over Holmes Creek in Washington County, Florida. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 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: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.

It carries about 4,381 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,601 by 2044. The structure is 462 ft (140.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS90 SR10
CrossesHolmes Creek
Location3.0MI. West of SR277
RouteU.S. Route 90
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.77859, -85.61583
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, temporary structure in place while original is closed
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14
Design loadHL 93
Structure length462 ft (140.8 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,381 (2022)
Projected traffic7,601 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US90 SR10 over Holmes Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is US90 SR10 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US90 SR10 over Holmes Creek carry?

About 4,381 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US90 SR10 over Holmes Creek?

The structure is 462 ft (140.8 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns US90 SR10 over Holmes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.