US Bridges

CR 278 over Branch of Holmes Creek

Fair

Washington County, Florida · 2.23 MI East of SR277 · Structure no. 610019

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 278 over Branch of Holmes Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR 278 over Branch of Holmes Creek in Washington County, Florida. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 5 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,909 by 2045. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 278
CrossesBranch of Holmes Creek
Location2.23 MI East of SR277
RouteCounty Highway 278
CountyWashington County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.62931, -85.67036
Functional classRural Major 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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2023)
Projected traffic1,909 by 2045
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 278 over Branch of Holmes Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 278 over Branch of 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 278 over Branch of Holmes Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is CR 278 over Branch of Holmes Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns CR 278 over Branch of Holmes Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.