US Bridges

SR79 over Holmes Creek

Good

Washington County, Florida · 0.1 Miles N. of CR277 · Structure no. 610147

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,020 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR79 over Holmes Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR79 over Holmes Creek in Washington County, Florida. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,072 by 2044. The structure is 1,020 ft (310.9 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR79
CrossesHolmes Creek
Location0.1 Miles N. of CR277
RouteState Highway 79
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.62639, -85.71231
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,020 ft (310.9 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2022)
Projected traffic6,072 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SR79 over Holmes Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR79 over Holmes 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR79 over Holmes Creek carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR79 over Holmes Creek?

The structure is 1,020 ft (310.9 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns SR79 over Holmes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.