NW 71ST Ave over Gum Creek
Bradford County, Florida · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- NW 71ST Ave over Gum Creek in Bradford County, Florida, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the culvert, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 51 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2023).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 36 of the 76 inventoried bridges in Bradford County rated good (47.4%); 4 (5.3%) 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 September 2023, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Culvert | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Aluminum or iron culvert |
| Length | about 22 ft |
| Location | 0.1 Mi South of CR 229 |
| NBI structure number | 285602 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | September 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Florida department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Bradford County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US-301 (SR-200) over Alligator Creek | 1961 | 23,500 | Fair |
| US-301 (SR-200) over Crawfish Creek | 1967 | 23,500 | Fair |
| US-301 (SR-200) over Olustee Creek | 1961 | 23,500 | Fair |
| US-301 (SR-200) over Lawton Creek | 1961 | 23,500 | Fair |
| SR-223 over South Water Oak Creek | 2019 | 21,500 | Good |
| SR-223 over North Water Oak Creek | 2019 | 21,500 | Good |
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