W. Josephine Ct. over Josephine Creek
Highlands County, Florida · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- W. Josephine Ct. over Josephine Creek in Highlands County, Florida, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 200 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2024).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 30 of the 63 inventoried bridges in Highlands County rated good (47.6%); 1 (1.6%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated June 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete tee beam |
| Length | about 60 ft |
| Location | 0.1MI Nof Lk Josephine Dr |
| NBI structure number | 094014 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | June 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | U: unknown foundation, not evaluated for scour |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Florida department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Highlands County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US-27 NB over Lake Jackson | 1998 | 41,500 | Good |
| US-27 NB over Lake Anoka | 1969 | 35,000 | Fair |
| US-27 SB over Lake Anoka | 2002 | 35,000 | Good |
| US-27 SB (SR 25) over Josephine Creek | 1944 | 21,800 | Fair |
| US-27 SB over Lake Jackson | 1998 | 21,250 | Good |
| US-27 NB (SR 25) over Josephine Creek | 1968 | 21,000 | Good |
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