CR 249 over Suwannee River
Hamilton County, Florida · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- CR 249 over Suwannee River in Hamilton County, Florida, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the substructure, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 1,300 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2024).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 38 of the 61 inventoried bridges in Hamilton County rated fair (62.3%); 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 March 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 | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 772 ft |
| Location | 3.7 Mi South of SR 6 |
| NBI structure number | 320052 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | March 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 Hamilton County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-75 (SR-93) over Tiger Creek | 1961 | 40,000 | Fair |
| I-75 (SR-93) over Dry Creek | 1961 | 40,000 | Fair |
| I-75 (SR-93) over Camp Branch Creek | 1962 | 40,000 | Good |
| I-75 SB SR-93 over Alapaha River | 1962 | 21,500 | Fair |
| I-75 SB (SR-93) over SR-6 | 1961 | 21,500 | Fair |
| I-75 NB SR-93 over Alapaha River | 1962 | 21,500 | Fair |
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