US Bridges

CR 280 over Holmes Creek

Good

Washington County, Florida · 0.55 MI West of CR 277 · Structure no. 614113

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
515 ft
18 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 280 over Holmes Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR 280 over Holmes Creek in Washington County, Florida. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,215 by 2045. The structure is 515 ft (157 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 280
CrossesHolmes Creek
Location0.55 MI West of CR 277
RouteCounty Highway 280
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.73054, -85.61897
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans18
Design loadUnknown
Structure length515 ft (157 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2023)
Projected traffic1,215 by 2045
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR 280 over Holmes Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 280 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does CR 280 over Holmes Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is CR 280 over Holmes Creek?

The structure is 515 ft (157 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns CR 280 over Holmes Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.