SR-247 over I-75 SR-93
Columbia County, Florida · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- SR-247 over I-75 SR-93 in Columbia County, Florida, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the superstructure, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 9,500 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2022).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 53 of the 112 inventoried bridges in Columbia County rated fair (47.3%); 1 (0.9%) 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 December 2023, 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 | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 235 ft |
| Location | SR-247 over I-75 |
| NBI structure number | 290034 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | December 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | N: not over a waterway |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Florida department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Columbia County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-75 SR-93 over Rose Creek | 1962 | 55,000 | Good |
| I-75 (SR-93) over Clay Hole Creek | 1962 | 55,000 | Fair |
| I-75 (SR-93) over Buzzard Creek | 1962 | 55,000 | Fair |
| I-75 (SR-93) over Tiger Branch | 1962 | 41,500 | Fair |
| I-75 SB (SR-93) over Santa Fe River | 1963 | 29,000 | Fair |
| I-75 NB (SR-93) over Santa Fe River | 1963 | 29,000 | Fair |
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