US Bridges

SR79 over Reedy Creek

Good

Washington County, Florida · 4.1 Miles S. of CR284 · Structure no. 610149

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
400 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,750
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR79 over Reedy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR79 over Reedy Creek in Washington County, Florida. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 2,750 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,771 by 2044. The structure is 400 ft (122 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR79
CrossesReedy Creek
Location4.1 Miles S. of CR284
RouteState Highway 79
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.52817, -85.83844
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length400 ft (122 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,750 (2022)
Projected traffic4,771 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Reedy Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR79 over Reedy 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR79 over Reedy Creek carry?

About 2,750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR79 over Reedy Creek?

The structure is 400 ft (122 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR79 over Reedy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.