US Bridges

SR79 over Cypress Creek

Good

Washington County, Florida · 6.4 Mi. South of SR8 I10 · Structure no. 610151

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
290 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,400
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR79 over Cypress Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR79 over Cypress Creek in Washington County, Florida. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,899 by 2035. The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR79
CrossesCypress Creek
Location6.4 Mi. South of SR8 I10
RouteState Highway 79
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.66778, -85.68861
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 inspectionJuly 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length290 ft (88.4 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2015)
Projected traffic5,899 by 2035
Trucks10%
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 Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR79 over Cypress Creek carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR79 over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR79 over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.