Hernando County is responsible for the inspection, maintenance, position and enforcement of weight restriction and repair, rehabilitation or replacement of bridges located throughout the county.

 The Florida Highway Administration (FHWA) holds the County administratively responsible to ensure that all qualified bridges in the State of Florida are inspected and load rated in accordance with state statute and federal code. DPW must report to the FHWA that all publicly owned bridges are inspected in accordance with these standards.