Holmes County Bridge Report Card
Holmes County scores 62 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Holmes County, Florida
Holmes County has 156 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 29 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 18.6% is above the 2.8% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 3,810 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Holmes County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 62/100 (D). The county has 156 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 29 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 3,810 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 18.6% | 37.2 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 1.4% of measured traffic | 1.0 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 38 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 275,694 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 18.6% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 2.8% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 38 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 3,810 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Holmes County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CR 177 over Ten Mile Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,800 | 1977 |
| CR 183a over Sandy Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 350 | 1956 |
| CR 160 over Fowler Branch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 200 | 1968 |
| Hathaway Mill Road over Hathaway Mill Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 91 | 1972 |
| Woodham/spruce RD over Holmes Creek Relief | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 79 | 1976 |
| Valee Road over Little Reedy Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 66 | 1965 |
| Adolph Whitaker RD over Wrights Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 66 | 1971 |
| White Road over Unnamed Branch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 66 | 1975 |
| Clemmons Road over Sikes Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 66 | 2002 |
| Turberville Road over Wrights Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 66 | 2010 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.