US Bridges

CR 284 over Holmes Creek

Fair

Washington County, Florida · 2.2 MI West of HWY 79 · Structure no. 610083

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
577 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 284 over Holmes Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 284 over Holmes Creek in Washington County, Florida. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,603 by 2047. The structure is 577 ft (175.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 284
CrossesHolmes Creek
Location2.2 MI West of HWY 79
RouteCounty Highway 284
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.57237, -85.8437
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length577 ft (175.9 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2025)
Projected traffic2,603 by 2047
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 284 over Holmes Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 284 over 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does CR 284 over Holmes Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is CR 284 over Holmes Creek?

The structure is 577 ft (175.9 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns CR 284 over Holmes Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.