FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CR 153-Iron Br Rd

Carrying CR 153-Iron Br Rd over Unnamed Branch

2.46 Miles South of CR12A, Gadsden, Florida

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
35 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CR 153-Iron Br Rd

The CR 153-Iron Br Rd bridge in Gadsden, Florida carries CR 153-Iron Br Rd over Unnamed Branch. It was built in 1951, making it 75 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 4 sections, stretching 6.5 meters (21 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,100 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 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 34.5 metric tons.

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

How CR 153-Iron Br Rd compares

▼ 4.4
Load rating vs Florida average (38.9 t)
Bottom 42%
Lower load rating than 58% of Florida bridges
121
Bridges in Gadsden · 16 in Poor condition
CR 153-Iron Br Rd 34.5 t
Florida average 38.9 t

Live comparison across Florida.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
87.8 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
14.8
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
34.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1951
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
6.5 m (21 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,100 vehicles/day
Structure Number
504149

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CR 153-Iron Br Rd 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 153-Iron Br Rd 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 153-Iron Br Rd?

CR 153-Iron Br Rd in Gadsden, Florida on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CR 153-Iron Br Rd inspected?

CR 153-Iron Br Rd'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 1,100 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CR 153-Iron Br Rd 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 153-Iron Br Rd?

CR 153-Iron Br Rd has an NBI inventory load rating of 34.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CR 153-Iron Br Rd?

CR 153-Iron Br Rd is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is CR 153-Iron Br Rd and does age affect safety?

CR 153-Iron Br Rd was built in 1951, making it 75 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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