US Bridges

US-19 NB (SR-55) over Pumpkin Swamp

Fair

Dixie County, Florida · 2 Mi. S. of CR-358 W. · Structure no. 300033

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,950
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-19 NB (SR-55) over Pumpkin Swamp is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US-19 NB (SR-55) over Pumpkin Swamp 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 2,950 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,118 by 2045. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 44 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)
CrossesPumpkin Swamp
Location2 Mi. S. of CR-358 W.
RouteU.S. Route 19
CountyDixie County
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.68951, -83.27089
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,950 (2023)
Projected traffic5,118 by 2045
Trucks18%
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 Pumpkin Swamp built?

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

What condition is US-19 NB (SR-55) over Pumpkin Swamp 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US-19 NB (SR-55) over Pumpkin Swamp carry?

About 2,950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US-19 NB (SR-55) over Pumpkin Swamp?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US-19 NB (SR-55) over Pumpkin Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.