US Bridges

US-19 NB (SR-55) over Dog Fennel Creek

Fair

Dixie County, Florida · 1 Mi. S. of SR-51 · Structure no. 300008

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

About this bridge

US-19 NB (SR-55) over Dog Fennel Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US-19 NB (SR-55) over Dog Fennel Creek 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 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,511 by 2045. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-19 NB (SR-55)
CrossesDog Fennel Creek
Location1 Mi. S. of SR-51
RouteU.S. Route 19
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.76099, -83.32212
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2023)
Projected traffic4,511 by 2045
Trucks12%
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 Dog Fennel Creek built?

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

What condition is US-19 NB (SR-55) over Dog Fennel Creek 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 Dog Fennel Creek carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US-19 NB (SR-55) over Dog Fennel Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US-19 NB (SR-55) over Dog Fennel Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.