FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LOST CREEK-Bridge

Carrying LOST CREEK-Bridge over LOST CREEK

NATIONAL FOREST, Wakulla, Florida

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
16 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LOST CREEK-Bridge

The LOST CREEK-Bridge bridge in Wakulla, Florida carries LOST CREEK-Bridge over LOST CREEK. It was built in 1960, making it 66 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 73.2 meters (240 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 50 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Florida bridges. It is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 16.2 metric tons.

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

How LOST CREEK-Bridge compares

▼ 22.7
Load rating vs Florida average (38.9 t)
Bottom 3%
Lower load rating than 97% of Florida bridges
48
Bridges in Wakulla · 6 in Poor condition
LOST CREEK-Bridge 16.2 t
Florida average 38.9 t

Live comparison across Florida.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
62.8 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
23.8
Serviceability /30
27.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
16.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1960
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
73.2 m (240 ft)
Deck Width
6.7 m (22 ft)
Owner
U.S. Forest Service
Avg Daily Traffic
50 vehicles/day
Structure Number
080506000003135

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether LOST CREEK-Bridge is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare LOST CREEK-Bridge against other structures in Wakulla 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 LOST CREEK-Bridge?

LOST CREEK-Bridge in Wakulla, Florida has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LOST CREEK-Bridge inspected?

LOST CREEK-Bridge'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 50 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LOST CREEK-Bridge is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for LOST CREEK-Bridge?

LOST CREEK-Bridge has an NBI inventory load rating of 16.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LOST CREEK-Bridge?

LOST CREEK-Bridge is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.

How old is LOST CREEK-Bridge and does age affect safety?

LOST CREEK-Bridge was built in 1960, making it 66 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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