US Bridges

SR79 over Open Creek

Good

Washington County, Florida · 1.5 Miles S. of I10 SR8 · Structure no. 610152

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
128 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,600
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR79 over Open Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR79 over Open Creek in Washington County, Florida. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,981 by 2036. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR79
CrossesOpen Creek
Location1.5 Miles S. of I10 SR8
RouteState Highway 79
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.74029, -85.685
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,600 (2014)
Projected traffic7,981 by 2036
Trucks8%
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 Open Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR79 over Open 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR79 over Open Creek carry?

About 4,600 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR79 over Open Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR79 over Open Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.