Iron Bridge Road over Pelt Creek
Jackson County, Florida · rated Poor in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Iron Bridge Road over Pelt Creek in Jackson County, Florida, is rated in poor condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the superstructure, rated 4 (poor condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 22 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2023).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 11 of the 145 inventoried bridges in Jackson County rated poor (7.6%); 11 (7.6%) 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 October 2024, 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 | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 4 | 4 | Poor condition |
| Substructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Timber stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 23 ft |
| Location | 2.0 Miles East of SR73 |
| NBI structure number | 534162 |
| Condition class | Poor |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Posted for load |
| Last inspection (item 90) | October 2024 |
| 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 Jackson County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I10 SR8 over Stream | 1976 | 26,492 | Fair |
| I10 SR8 over Unnamed Creek | 1976 | 26,492 | Fair |
| US90 SR10 over Chipola River | 1943 | 23,500 | Poor |
| SR71 over Bridge Creek | 1999 | 17,200 | Fair |
| I10 SR8 over SR69 | 1976 | 12,250 | Fair |
| I10 SR8 over SR69 | 1976 | 12,250 | Fair |
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