Bump Nose Road over Waddells Mill Creek
Jackson County, Florida · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Bump Nose Road over Waddells Mill Creek in Jackson County, Florida, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 94 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2023).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 102 of the 145 inventoried bridges in Jackson County rated fair (70.3%); 11 (7.6%) 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 August 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 | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Substructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete channel beam |
| Length | about 150 ft |
| Location | 1.17 Miles South of CR162 |
| NBI structure number | 534163 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | August 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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