DEEP CREEK-Bridge
Carrying DEEP CREEK-Bridge over DEEP CREEK
NATIONAL FOREST, Columbia, Florida
Inventory: FHWA NBI 2024 · last ETL August 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
DEEP CREEK-Bridge in Columbia, Florida is rated Fair in the FHWA's 2024 National Bridge Inventory.
Built in 1966, it carries 3 rated components on the inspecting agency's 0-9 scale, and its weakest reported component scores 5. The lowest applicable rating sets the federal condition category, so this Fair result describes the weakest reported component rather than the structure as a whole. No NBI category is a closure decision or a live crossing-safety verdict.
NBI record plate
Structure FL:080504000003131
INTERSTATE-ERA · CONCRETE · LONG-SPAN-RUN · SUB-LED · TRACE-ADT · LOAD-UNK · CAT-FAIR
- INTERSTATE-ERA 1950–1979
- CONCRETE Concrete
- LONG-SPAN-RUN 8 spans
- SUB-LED Substructure-led
- TRACE-ADT Trace ADT
- LOAD-UNK Load unrated
- CAT-FAIR Fair
Inspection-sheet codes from this record’s year, material family, spans, controlling component, ADT, inventory load, and NBI category, not a live closure verdict.
Bridge Snapshot: DEEP CREEK-Bridge
The DEEP CREEK-Bridge bridge in Columbia, Florida carries DEEP CREEK-Bridge over DEEP CREEK. It was built in 1966, making it 60 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 8 sections, stretching 73.8 meters (242 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 20 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Florida bridges. It is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range.
How DEEP CREEK-Bridge compares
Age against the county: built in 1966, earlier than 36 of Columbia's 112 bridges with a recorded construction year (32%), against a county median build year of 1962. This is one of the newer structures in its county.
Live comparison across Florida bridges with a recorded inventory load rating (13,032 of 13,036 rated).
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Reported 0–9 component ratings from the FHWA NBI. The highlighted component is the lowest reported input to this record’s current condition category; it is not a closure or live crossing-safety decision.
Columbia inventory by recorded NBI category
Exclusive Good/Fair/Poor bands across all 112 bridges in this county. Orthogonal to this structure's component profile above: a county catalog share, not a live crossing-safety verdict.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1966
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 8
- Structure Length
- 73.8 m (242 ft)
- Deck Width
- 4.3 m (14 ft)
- Owner
- U.S. Forest Service
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 20 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 080504000003131
Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether DEEP CREEK-Bridge 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 DEEP CREEK-Bridge against other structures in Columbia 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 DEEP CREEK-Bridge?
DEEP CREEK-Bridge in Columbia, Florida has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is DEEP CREEK-Bridge inspected?
DEEP CREEK-Bridge'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 20 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. DEEP CREEK-Bridge 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 DEEP CREEK-Bridge?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for DEEP CREEK-Bridge.
Who is responsible for maintaining DEEP CREEK-Bridge?
DEEP CREEK-Bridge is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.
How old is DEEP CREEK-Bridge and does age affect safety?
DEEP CREEK-Bridge was built in 1966, making it 60 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.
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