Clay County Bridge Report Card
Clay County scores 79 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Clay County, Florida
Clay County has 90 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 3 rated poor and 5 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 3.3% is above the 2.8% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 34,562 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Clay County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 79/100 (C). The county has 90 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 3 in poor condition and 5 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 34,562 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 | 3.3% | 6.7 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 3.9% of measured traffic | 2.9 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 5.6% | 11.1 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 42 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 883,134 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 | 3.3% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 2.8% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 5.6% |
| Average Bridge Age | 42 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 34,562 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Clay County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CR 220 over Little Black Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 34,500 | 1947 |
| Hogarth Road over Greens Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 51 | 1970 |
| Cripple Creek Road over Cripple Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 11 | 1952 |
| CR 218 over N Fork Black Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 13,500 | 1948 |
| Sr-21 over Bull Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Good | 7,200 | 1969 |
| CR 217 over Long Branch | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 3,700 | 1950 |
| CR 315 over Ates Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 515 | 1960 |
| Us-17 (sr-15) over Doctors Inlet | High traffic | Fair | 58,000 | 1971 |
| Us-17 (sr-15) over Johnson Slough | High traffic | Fair | 51,000 | 1967 |
| Sr-21 over Grog Branch | High traffic | Fair | 36,500 | 1986 |
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.