Baker County Bridge Report Card
Baker County scores 63 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Baker County, Florida
Baker County has 92 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 9 rated poor and 5 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 9.8% is above the 2.8% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 15,274 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Baker County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 63/100 (D). The county has 92 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 9 in poor condition and 5 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 15,274 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 9.8% | 19.6 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 3.4% of measured traffic | 2.6 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 5.4% | 10.9 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 59 years vs 48 nationally | 4.3 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 445,476 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 9.8% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 2.8% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 5.4% |
| Average Bridge Age | 59 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 15,274 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Baker County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CR 120 over N Prong ST Marys River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 151 | 1970 |
| CR 125 over New Hope Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 6,600 | 1951 |
| CR 125 over Daugherty Branch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 6,600 | 1951 |
| CR 229 over Cedar Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,500 | 1948 |
| Richardson RD over S Prong ST Marys | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 201 | 1960 |
| Turner Cemetery RD over Calkins Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 101 | 1980 |
| Fsr 200 over Unnamed Stream | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 50 | 1976 |
| No Data Entered over Little Suwanee Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 50 | 1990 |
| Cross Street over Cross Branch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 21 | 1941 |
| CR 125 over Cedar Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 6,600 | 1947 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.