State Forest Road over Little Withlacoochee R.
Sumter County, Florida · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- State Forest Road over Little Withlacoochee R. in Sumter County, Florida, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 25 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2022).
- It is one of 35 of the 113 inventoried bridges in Sumter County rated fair (31.0%); 0 (0.0%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is posted for load (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 fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Timber stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 144 ft |
| Location | CR-788 2.6 Mi E of SR-471 |
| NBI structure number | 180806 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Posted for load |
| Last inspection (item 90) | June 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 5: foundations stable, scour within the limits of the footing or piles |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Florida department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Sumter County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-75 over Carter Canal | 1966 | 104,500 | Good |
| I-75 over Petes Canal | 1965 | 59,165 | Good |
| I-75 over Panasoffkee Creek | 1966 | 57,039 | Fair |
| I-75 SB over Bryce Ditch | 1965 | 52,250 | Good |
| I-75 NB over Bryce Ditch | 1965 | 52,250 | Good |
| I-75 SB over Little Jones Creek | 1964 | 52,250 | Good |
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