FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Merry Acres Dr.

Carrying Merry Acres Dr. over Helms Branch

0.24Mi E of East Plum Ave, Washington, Florida

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
43 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Merry Acres Dr.

The Merry Acres Dr. bridge in Washington, Florida carries Merry Acres Dr. over Helms Branch. It was built in 2015, making it 11 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 10.2 meters (33 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 60 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 42.8 metric tons.

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

How Merry Acres Dr. compares

▲ 3.9
Load rating vs Florida average (38.9 t)
Top 29%
Higher load rating than 71% of Florida bridges
99
Bridges in Washington · 10 in Poor condition
Merry Acres Dr. 42.8 t
Florida average 38.9 t

Live comparison across Florida.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
100.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
42.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2015
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
10.2 m (33 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
60 vehicles/day
Structure Number
614162

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Merry Acres Dr. 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 Merry Acres Dr. 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 Merry Acres Dr.?

Merry Acres Dr. in Washington, Florida on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Merry Acres Dr. inspected?

Merry Acres Dr.'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 60 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Merry Acres Dr. 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 Merry Acres Dr.?

Merry Acres Dr. has an NBI inventory load rating of 42.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Merry Acres Dr.?

Merry Acres Dr. is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is Merry Acres Dr. and does age affect safety?

Merry Acres Dr. was built in 2015, making it 11 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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