US Bridges

SR79 over Cypress Creek

Good

Washington County, Florida · 3.0MI. North of Vernon · Structure no. 610086

Built
1998
27 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
300 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR79 over Cypress Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR79 over Cypress Creek in Washington County, Florida. It was built in 1998 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 27 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 6,200 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,757 by 2044. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR79
CrossesCypress Creek
Location3.0MI. North of Vernon
RouteState Highway 79
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.66808, -85.68813
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMarch 2023
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,200 (2022)
Projected traffic10,757 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR79 over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is SR79 over Cypress 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR79 over Cypress Creek carry?

About 6,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR79 over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR79 over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.