CR 279 over Gum Creek
FairWashington County, Florida · 1.36MI North of CR 280 · Structure no. 610090
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 170 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 279 over Gum Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 279 over Gum Creek in Washington County, Florida. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,256 by 2045. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 279 over Gum Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 279 over Gum 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does CR 279 over Gum Creek carry?
About 1,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is CR 279 over Gum Creek?
The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns CR 279 over Gum Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.