FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CR 357

Carrying CR 357 over CALIFORNIA SWAMP

9.6 MI SOUTH OF CR 351, Dixie, Florida

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
10 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CR 357

The CR 357 bridge in Dixie, Florida carries CR 357 over CALIFORNIA SWAMP. It was built in 1960, making it 66 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 11.4 meters (37 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 150 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 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 10.2 metric tons.

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

How CR 357 compares

▼ 28.7
Load rating vs Florida average (38.9 t)
Bottom 1%
Lower load rating than 99% of Florida bridges
55
Bridges in Dixie · 5 in Poor condition
CR 357 10.2 t
Florida average 38.9 t

Live comparison across Florida.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
36.4 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
26.0
Essentiality /15
10.4
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
10.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1960
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
11.4 m (37 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
150 vehicles/day
Structure Number
300044

How to read this record

CR 357 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 357 against other structures in Dixie 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 357?

CR 357 in Dixie, Florida on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CR 357 inspected?

CR 357'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 150 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CR 357 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 357?

CR 357 has an NBI inventory load rating of 10.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CR 357?

CR 357 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is CR 357 and does age affect safety?

CR 357 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

Every figure on PlainBridge is rendered directly from federal source data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on federal source data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.