Joe Thomas Road W over Harvey Creek
Leon County, Florida · rated Poor in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Joe Thomas Road W over Harvey Creek in Leon County, Florida, is rated in poor condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the culvert, rated 3 (serious condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 66 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2023).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 9 of the 166 inventoried bridges in Leon County rated poor (5.4%); 9 (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 May 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Culvert | 3 | 3 | Serious condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Steel culvert |
| Length | about 40 ft |
| Location | 1.8 Miles South of SR 20 |
| NBI structure number | 554014 |
| Condition class | Poor |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | May 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 Leon County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I10 SR8 over Pond Creek | 1972 | 69,666 | Fair |
| US319 SR261 over I10 SR8 | 1973 | 56,500 | Good |
| US319 SR261 over Capital Circle Ck | 1993 | 56,500 | Good |
| US319 SR261 over Perkins Branch | 1968 | 46,000 | Fair |
| US319 SR261 over Fg&a RR | 1999 | 46,000 | Good |
| US27 SR63 over Megginnis Arm | 1949 | 36,000 | Fair |
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