GUM SWAMP RD
Carrying GUM SWAMP RD over FALLING CREEK
5.5 MI EAST OF US 441, Columbia, Florida
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: GUM SWAMP RD
The GUM SWAMP RD bridge in Columbia, Florida carries GUM SWAMP RD over FALLING CREEK. It was built in 1953, making it 73 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1977, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 4 sections, stretching 12.8 meters (42 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 800 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 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 34.3 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How GUM SWAMP RD compares
Live comparison across Florida.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1953
- Last Reconstructed
- 1977
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 4
- Structure Length
- 12.8 m (42 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 800 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 290045
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether GUM SWAMP 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 GUM SWAMP RD against other structures in Columbia 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 GUM SWAMP RD?
GUM SWAMP RD in Columbia, Florida on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is GUM SWAMP RD inspected?
GUM SWAMP 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 800 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. GUM SWAMP 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 GUM SWAMP RD?
GUM SWAMP RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 34.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining GUM SWAMP RD?
GUM SWAMP RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is GUM SWAMP RD and does age affect safety?
GUM SWAMP RD was built in 1953, making it 73 years old and last reconstructed in 1977.
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.
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