FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CR168

Carrying CR168 over Unnamed Branch

3.25 Mi E of CR 99, Escambia, Florida

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
26 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CR168

The CR168 bridge in Escambia, Florida carries CR168 over Unnamed Branch. It was built in 1965, making it 61 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 4 sections, stretching 16.2 meters (53 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 500 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 a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 25.8 metric tons.

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

How CR168 compares

▼ 13.1
Load rating vs Florida average (38.9 t)
Bottom 16%
Lower load rating than 84% of Florida bridges
250
Bridges in Escambia · 7 in Poor condition
CR168 25.8 t
Florida average 38.9 t

Live comparison across Florida.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
80.2 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
49.5
Serviceability /30
17.2
Essentiality /15
14.6
Special reductions
−1.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
8/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
25.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1965
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
16.2 m (53 ft)
Deck Width
7.7 m (25 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
500 vehicles/day
Structure Number
480025

Condition Analysis

  • At 8/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CR168 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 CR168 against other structures in Escambia 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 CR168?

CR168 in Escambia, Florida has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CR168 inspected?

CR168'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 500 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CR168 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 CR168?

CR168 has an NBI inventory load rating of 25.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CR168?

CR168 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is CR168 and does age affect safety?

CR168 was built in 1965, making it 61 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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