Gadsden County Bridge Report Card
Gadsden County scores 65 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Gadsden County, Florida
Gadsden County has 121 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 17 rated poor and 3 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 14.0% is above the 2.8% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 21,339 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Gadsden County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 65/100 (D). The county has 121 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 17 in poor condition and 3 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 21,339 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 | 14.0% | 28.1 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 2.6% of measured traffic | 1.9 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 2.5% | 5.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 46 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 831,125 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 | 14.0% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 2.8% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 2.5% |
| Average Bridge Age | 46 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 21,339 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Gadsden County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CR 268 over Little River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 4,500 | 1959 |
| CR 153-iron Br RD over Ochlockonee Relief | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 5,500 | 1951 |
| CR 274 over Rocky Comfort Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,800 | 1978 |
| CR 161 over Willacoochee Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,100 | 1954 |
| CR 12 over Unnamed Branch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,800 | 1976 |
| CR 153-iron Br RD over Unnamed Branch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,100 | 1951 |
| CR 270a over Telogia Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 800 | 1958 |
| CR 379 over North Mosquito Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 720 | 1995 |
| CR 269 A over Mosquito Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 600 | 1956 |
| Cr658-old Fed Road over Rocky Comfort Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 350 | 1971 |
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.