FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CR 270A

Carrying CR 270A over Flat Creek

0.7 Miles East of CR 269, Gadsden, Florida

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
45 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CR 270A

The CR 270A bridge in Gadsden, Florida carries CR 270A over Flat Creek. It was built in 1957, making it 69 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 4 sections, stretching 13.2 meters (43 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,600 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked 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. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 45.4 metric tons.

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

How CR 270A compares

▲ 6.5
Load rating vs Florida average (38.9 t)
Top 24%
Higher load rating than 76% of Florida bridges
121
Bridges in Gadsden · 16 in Poor condition
CR 270A 45.4 t
Florida average 38.9 t

Live comparison across Florida.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
99.5 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.6
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
45.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1957
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
13.2 m (43 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,600 vehicles/day
Structure Number
500012

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CR 270A 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 CR 270A against other structures in Gadsden 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 270A?

CR 270A in Gadsden, Florida on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CR 270A inspected?

CR 270A'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 1,600 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CR 270A 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 CR 270A?

CR 270A has an NBI inventory load rating of 45.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CR 270A?

CR 270A is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is CR 270A and does age affect safety?

CR 270A was built in 1957, making it 69 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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