US Bridges

CR 276A over Holmes Creek

PoorPosted for load

Washington County, Florida · 0.7 MI West of CR 277 · Structure no. 610052

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
727 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 276A over Holmes Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 276A over Holmes Creek in Washington County, Florida. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,256 by 2042. The structure is 727 ft (221.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCR 276A
CrossesHolmes Creek
Location0.7 MI West of CR 277
RouteCounty Highway 276A
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.69207, -85.64032
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadHS 15
Structure length727 ft (221.6 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2023)
Projected traffic2,256 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 276A over Holmes Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 276A 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CR 276A over Holmes Creek carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is CR 276A over Holmes Creek?

The structure is 727 ft (221.6 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns CR 276A over Holmes Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.