FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CR 173

Carrying CR 173 over Gum Creek

0.1 Mi North of Hwy 280, Washington, Florida

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
48 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CR 173

The CR 173 bridge in Washington, Florida carries CR 173 over Gum Creek. It was built in 1964, making it 62 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 4 sections, stretching 13.7 meters (45 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 650 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 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 48.1 metric tons.

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

How CR 173 compares

▲ 9.2
Load rating vs Florida average (38.9 t)
Top 19%
Higher load rating than 81% of Florida bridges
99
Bridges in Washington · 10 in Poor condition
CR 173 48.1 t
Florida average 38.9 t

Live comparison across Florida.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
99.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
48.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1964
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
13.7 m (45 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
650 vehicles/day
Structure Number
610039

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CR 173 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 173 against other structures in Washington 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 173?

CR 173 in Washington, Florida on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CR 173 inspected?

CR 173'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 650 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CR 173 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for CR 173?

CR 173 has an NBI inventory load rating of 48.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CR 173?

CR 173 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is CR 173 and does age affect safety?

CR 173 was built in 1964, making it 62 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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