US Bridges

CR 279 over Pine Log Creek

Fair

Washington County, Florida · 0.7 MI S of Lucas Lk RD · Structure no. 610031

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,300
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 279 over Pine Log Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR 279 over Pine Log Creek in Washington County, Florida. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,460 by 2045. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCR 279
CrossesPine Log Creek
Location0.7 MI S of Lucas Lk RD
RouteCounty Highway 279
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.52104, -85.66812
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,300 (2023)
Projected traffic7,460 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 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 279 over Pine Log Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 279 over Pine Log 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 279 over Pine Log Creek carry?

About 4,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is CR 279 over Pine Log Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns CR 279 over Pine Log Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.