US Bridges

US-19 NB (SR-55) over Overflow Relief

Fair

Dixie County, Florida · 0.6 Mi. S. of SR-51 · Structure no. 300007

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-19 NB (SR-55) over Overflow Relief is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US-19 NB (SR-55) over Overflow Relief in Dixie County, Florida. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,511 by 2045. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-19 NB (SR-55)
CrossesOverflow Relief
Location0.6 Mi. S. of SR-51
RouteU.S. Route 19
CountyDixie County
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.76833, -83.3225
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2023)
Projected traffic4,511 by 2045
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US-19 NB (SR-55) over Overflow Relief built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-19 NB (SR-55) over Overflow Relief 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US-19 NB (SR-55) over Overflow Relief carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US-19 NB (SR-55) over Overflow Relief?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US-19 NB (SR-55) over Overflow Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.