US Bridges

19th Street over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Bay County, Florida · 0.5 MI W of US231/SR75 · Structure no. 466099

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,400
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

19th Street over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying 19th Street over Drainage Ditch in Bay County, Florida. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 7,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,222 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries19th Street
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.5 MI W of US231/SR75
RouteCity Street 0
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.18236, -85.66061
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span16 ft (5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,400 (2021)
Projected traffic8,222 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 19th Street over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is 19th Street over Drainage Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does 19th Street over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 7,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is 19th Street over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m).

Who owns 19th Street over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.