US Bridges

CR 280 over Holmes Creek Relief

Fair

Washington County, Florida · 0.4 MI West of CR 277 · Structure no. 614114

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

About this bridge

CR 280 over Holmes Creek Relief is a concrete slab carrying CR 280 over Holmes Creek Relief 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 700 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,215 by 2045. The structure is 232 ft (70.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 280
CrossesHolmes Creek Relief
Location0.4 MI West of CR 277
RouteCounty Highway 280
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.73103, -85.61658
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadUnknown
Structure length232 ft (70.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 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 Relief built?

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

What condition is CR 280 over Holmes Creek Relief in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does CR 280 over Holmes Creek Relief carry?

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

How long is CR 280 over Holmes Creek Relief?

The structure is 232 ft (70.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns CR 280 over Holmes Creek Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.