Taylor County Bridge Report Card
Taylor County scores 61 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Taylor County, Florida
Taylor County has 90 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 7 rated poor and 7 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 7.8% is above the 2.8% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 8,611 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Taylor County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 61/100 (D). The county has 90 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 7 in poor condition and 7 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 8,611 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 | 7.8% | 15.6 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 3.5% of measured traffic | 2.7 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 7.8% | 15.6 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 61 years vs 48 nationally | 5.2 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 243,522 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 | 7.8% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 2.8% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 7.8% |
| Average Bridge Age | 61 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 8,611 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Taylor County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Howell Rd. over Warrior Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 88 | 1975 |
| Us-221 (sr-55) over Two Pines Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 3,000 | 1939 |
| Us-221 (sr-55) over Woods Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,600 | 1939 |
| CR 361 over Warrior Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,500 | 1940 |
| Main ST over Pimple Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 301 | 1950 |
| Dekle Beach BLVD over Dekle Beach Canal | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 71 | 1994 |
| River Avenue over Cemetery Run | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 51 | 1987 |
| Us-19 NB (sr-55) over Fenholloway River | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 4,750 | 1934 |
| Us-98 (sr-30) over Spring Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 3,000 | 1953 |
| Sr-51 over Boggy Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Good | 1,100 | 1984 |
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.