US Bridges

SR77 over Hard Labor Creek

Good

Washington County, Florida · 2.0MI N. of Wausau · Structure no. 610082

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
280 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
5,444
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR77 over Hard Labor Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR77 over Hard Labor Creek in Washington County, Florida. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,444 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,445 by 2044. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesSR77
CrossesHard Labor Creek
Location2.0MI N. of Wausau
RouteState Highway 77
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.66342, -85.57695
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,444 (2022)
Projected traffic9,445 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SR77 over Hard Labor Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR77 over Hard Labor Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does SR77 over Hard Labor Creek carry?

About 5,444 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR77 over Hard Labor Creek?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR77 over Hard Labor Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.