FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Penn Williams Road

Carrying Penn Williams Road over Gehring Branch

1 Mi S of Hwy 181W, Walton, Florida

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
16 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Penn Williams Road

The Penn Williams Road bridge in Walton, Florida carries Penn Williams Road over Gehring Branch. It was built in 2005, making it 21 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 3 sections, stretching 10.0 meters (33 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 50 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 6/9, superstructure at 7/9, 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 16.3 metric tons.

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

How Penn Williams Road compares

▼ 22.6
Load rating vs Florida average (38.9 t)
Bottom 3%
Lower load rating than 97% of Florida bridges
229
Bridges in Walton · 14 in Poor condition
Penn Williams Road 16.3 t
Florida average 38.9 t

Live comparison across Florida.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
63.7 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
34.0
Serviceability /30
17.7
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
16.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2005
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
10.0 m (33 ft)
Deck Width
4.9 m (16 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
50 vehicles/day
Structure Number
604193

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Penn Williams Road 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 Penn Williams Road against other structures in Walton 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 Penn Williams Road?

Penn Williams Road in Walton, Florida has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Penn Williams Road inspected?

Penn Williams Road'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 50 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Penn Williams Road 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 Penn Williams Road?

Penn Williams Road has an NBI inventory load rating of 16.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Penn Williams Road?

Penn Williams Road is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is Penn Williams Road and does age affect safety?

Penn Williams Road was built in 2005, making it 21 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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