FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CR-78A

Carrying CR-78A over MARIA'S SLOUGH

0.2MI W OF SR-80, Hendry, Florida

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
52 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CR-78A

The CR-78A bridge in Hendry, Florida carries CR-78A over MARIA'S SLOUGH. It was built in 1991, making it 35 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 9.7 meters (32 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,080 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Florida bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 52.3 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How CR-78A compares

▲ 13.4
Load rating vs Florida average (38.9 t)
Top 13%
Higher load rating than 87% of Florida bridges
80
Bridges in Hendry · 3 in Poor condition
CR-78A 52.3 t
Florida average 38.9 t

Live comparison across Florida.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
71.9 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.0
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
−1.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
52.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1991
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
9.7 m (32 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,080 vehicles/day
Structure Number
074028

How to read this record

CR-78A is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare CR-78A against other structures in Hendry and across Florida. Florida bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for CR-78A?

CR-78A in Hendry, Florida on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CR-78A inspected?

CR-78A's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 1,080 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CR-78A is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for CR-78A?

CR-78A has an NBI inventory load rating of 52.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CR-78A?

CR-78A is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is CR-78A and does age affect safety?

CR-78A was built in 1991, making it 35 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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