SE 78TH Place over Swift Creek
Hamilton County, Florida · rated Poor in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- SE 78TH Place over Swift Creek in Hamilton County, Florida, is rated in poor condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the substructure, rated 4 (poor condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 101 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2023).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 1 of the 61 inventoried bridges in Hamilton County rated poor (1.6%); 1 (1.6%) 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 December 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A poor rating means at least one major component - deck, superstructure, or substructure - is rated 4 or lower on FHWA's 0-9 scale. It does not by itself mean the bridge is unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or load-restricted by their owners.
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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 | 4 | 4 | Poor condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Timber stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 51 ft |
| Location | 0.4 Mi West of CR 137 |
| NBI structure number | 324232 |
| Condition class | Poor |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Posted for load |
| Last inspection (item 90) | December 2023 |
| 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 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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