CR 49 over Little River
Suwannee County, Florida · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- CR 49 over Little River in Suwannee County, Florida, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the culvert, rated 5 (fair condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 3,400 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2024).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 15 of the 37 inventoried bridges in Suwannee County rated fair (40.5%); 2 (5.4%) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Culvert | 5 | 5 | Fair condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete culvert |
| Length | about 51 ft |
| Location | 1.4 Mi South of CR 252 |
| NBI structure number | 370007 |
| 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) | 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 Suwannee County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-75 SB (SR-93) over Suwannee River Overflow | 1962 | 20,000 | Good |
| I-75 NB (SR-93) over Suwannee River Overflow | 1962 | 20,000 | Good |
| I-75 SB (SR-93) over Suwannee River | 1962 | 20,000 | Fair |
| I-75 NB (SR-93) over Suwannee River | 1962 | 20,000 | Fair |
| I-10 WB (SR-8) over Rocky Creek | 1968 | 16,438 | Fair |
| I-10 EB (SR-8) over Rocky Creek | 1968 | 16,438 | Fair |
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