FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

BIG FLATS CAMP RD

Carrying BIG FLATS CAMP RD over CLAY GULLY

NORTH OF MAIN PARK DR, Sarasota, Florida

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
42 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: BIG FLATS CAMP RD

The BIG FLATS CAMP RD bridge in Sarasota, Florida carries BIG FLATS CAMP RD over CLAY GULLY. It was built in 1951, making it 75 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 7.6 meters (25 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 101 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Florida bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Park/Forest/Reservation.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 41.8 metric tons.

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

How BIG FLATS CAMP RD compares

▲ 2.9
Load rating vs Florida average (38.9 t)
Top 32%
Higher load rating than 68% of Florida bridges
298
Bridges in Sarasota · 2 in Poor condition
BIG FLATS CAMP RD 41.8 t
Florida average 38.9 t

Live comparison across Florida.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
98.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−2.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
41.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1951
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
7.6 m (25 ft)
Owner
State Park/Forest/Reservation
Avg Daily Traffic
101 vehicles/day
Structure Number
170402

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether BIG FLATS CAMP RD 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 BIG FLATS CAMP RD against other structures in Sarasota 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 BIG FLATS CAMP RD?

BIG FLATS CAMP RD in Sarasota, Florida on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is BIG FLATS CAMP RD inspected?

BIG FLATS CAMP RD'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 101 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BIG FLATS CAMP RD 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 BIG FLATS CAMP RD?

BIG FLATS CAMP RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 41.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining BIG FLATS CAMP RD?

BIG FLATS CAMP RD is owned and maintained by State Park/Forest/Reservation.

How old is BIG FLATS CAMP RD and does age affect safety?

BIG FLATS CAMP RD was built in 1951, making it 75 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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