Did you know? The oldest bridge in the NBI was built in 1697.
Did you know? The oldest bridge in the NBI was built in 1697.
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over BUSINESS US-41(SR-685)
0.2 MI E OF HILLS RIVER
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This bridge has a Fair overall condition rating of 6 out of 9. While it is not classified as structurally deficient, it shows some deterioration that is being monitored.
The bridge carries 222,000 vehicles per day and is 62 years old (reconstructed in 2005).
Its sufficiency rating of 64.2 is above the national average of 63.6.
The NBI records a navigation clearance of 14 feet — the minimum vertical space below the bridge deck. The total height of the bridge structure (including towers, railings, and superstructure) may be higher.
For travelers with bridge anxiety
This bridge may cause some awareness for travelers with bridge anxiety, but has manageable characteristics.
This bridge is 1096 feet long — a moderate crossing, about 30 seconds.
A standard overpass design with solid barriers on each side.
About 14 feet above ground — standard overpass height.
About 222,000 vehicles cross daily — very heavy traffic, high congestion risk.
The deck is 65 feet wide with 3-4 lanes — standard width.
This bridge crosses over land, not water — no water views below.
This comfort score is designed to help individuals with bridge anxiety plan their travel. All bridges in the National Bridge Inventory are regularly inspected and deemed safe for travel. This is not medical advice — if you experience severe anxiety, please consult a healthcare professional.
Year Built
1964
62 years old (rebuilt 2005)
Structure Type
Prestressed Concrete Stringer/Multi-beam/Girder
Total Length
1,096 ft
334.1 m
Deck Width
65 ft
19.7 m
Spans
15
sections between supports
Max Span
85 ft
longest unsupported section (25.8 m)
Traffic Lanes
4 lanes
One-way traffic
Clearance Below
14 ft
navigation clearance under deck
Clearance height compared to familiar objects
Height shown is the navigation clearance below the bridge deck. The total height of the bridge structure (including towers and superstructure) may be higher.
Daily Traffic
222,000vehicles/day
27.95668°N, 82.46094°W
Prestressed Concrete Stringer/Multi-beam/Girder
A prestressed concrete stringer bridge uses pretensioned concrete beams, where steel tendons are stretched before concrete is poured. This creates stronger, lighter spans.
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Data from the National Bridge Inventory (NBI), maintained by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).
Data year: 2025. Conditions may have changed since the last inspection.
This information is provided for educational and informational purposes only. It should not be used as the sole basis for any decisions related to bridge safety or transportation planning. Always consult official sources and local authorities for the most current data.