FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SR71

Carrying SR71 over Baker Branch

5.2Mi. South of SR20, Calhoun, Florida

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SR71

The SR71 bridge in Calhoun, Florida carries SR71 over Baker Branch. It was built in 1952, making it 74 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1993, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 6.2 meters (20 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,600 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Florida bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.7 metric tons.

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

How SR71 compares

▼ 6.2
Load rating vs Florida average (38.9 t)
Bottom 33%
Lower load rating than 67% of Florida bridges
49
Bridges in Calhoun · 1 in Poor condition
SR71 32.7 t
Florida average 38.9 t

Live comparison across Florida.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
71.2 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.0
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
13.2
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
32.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1952
Last Reconstructed
1993
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
6.2 m (20 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
2,600 vehicles/day
Structure Number
470050

How to read this record

SR71 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 SR71 against other structures in Calhoun 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 SR71?

SR71 in Calhoun, Florida on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SR71 inspected?

SR71'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 2,600 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SR71 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 SR71?

SR71 has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SR71?

SR71 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is SR71 and does age affect safety?

SR71 was built in 1952, making it 74 years old and last reconstructed in 1993.

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.