FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

PAUL R. STECKLE LN

Carrying PAUL R. STECKLE LN over WITHLACOOCHEE BRANCH

0.06MI EAST OF CEDRIC ST., Hernando, Florida

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
38 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: PAUL R. STECKLE LN

The PAUL R. STECKLE LN bridge in Hernando, Florida carries PAUL R. STECKLE LN over WITHLACOOCHEE BRANCH. It was built in 1960, making it 66 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 10.1 meters (33 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 100 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Florida bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 38.4 metric tons.

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

How PAUL R. STECKLE LN compares

▼ 0.5
Load rating vs Florida average (38.9 t)
Top 43%
Higher load rating than 57% of Florida bridges
36
Bridges in Hernando
PAUL R. STECKLE LN 38.4 t
Florida average 38.9 t

Live comparison across Florida.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
93.1 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.1
Special reductions
−6.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
38.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1960
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
10.1 m (33 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
100 vehicles/day
Structure Number
084010

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether PAUL R. STECKLE LN 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 PAUL R. STECKLE LN against other structures in Hernando 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 PAUL R. STECKLE LN?

PAUL R. STECKLE LN in Hernando, Florida on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is PAUL R. STECKLE LN inspected?

PAUL R. STECKLE LN'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 100 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PAUL R. STECKLE LN is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for PAUL R. STECKLE LN?

PAUL R. STECKLE LN has an NBI inventory load rating of 38.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining PAUL R. STECKLE LN?

PAUL R. STECKLE LN is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is PAUL R. STECKLE LN and does age affect safety?

PAUL R. STECKLE LN 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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