FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Meadow Brook Drive

Carrying Meadow Brook Drive over Unnamed Branch

0.09 Mi E of Scenic Hills, Escambia, Florida

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
100 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Meadow Brook Drive

The Meadow Brook Drive bridge in Escambia, Florida carries Meadow Brook Drive over Unnamed Branch. It was built in 1960, making it 66 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 12.5 meters (41 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 700 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 99.9 metric tons.

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

How Meadow Brook Drive compares

▲ 61.0
Load rating vs Florida average (38.9 t)
Top 3%
Higher load rating than 97% of Florida bridges
250
Bridges in Escambia · 7 in Poor condition
Meadow Brook Drive 99.9 t
Florida average 38.9 t

Live comparison across Florida.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
98.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
99.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1960
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
12.5 m (41 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
700 vehicles/day
Structure Number
484089

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Meadow Brook Drive 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 Meadow Brook Drive 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 Meadow Brook Drive?

Meadow Brook Drive in Escambia, Florida on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Meadow Brook Drive inspected?

Meadow Brook Drive'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 700 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Meadow Brook Drive 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 Meadow Brook Drive?

Meadow Brook Drive has an NBI inventory load rating of 99.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Meadow Brook Drive?

Meadow Brook Drive is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is Meadow Brook Drive and does age affect safety?

Meadow Brook Drive 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

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