US Bridges

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

Good

Dixie County, Florida · 2 Mi. S. of CR-358 W. · Structure no. 300056

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
100 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,950
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-19 SB (SR-55) over Pumpkin Swamp is a concrete tee beam carrying US-19 SB (SR-55) over Pumpkin Swamp in Dixie County, Florida. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

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 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-19 SB (SR-55)
CrossesPumpkin Swamp
Location2 Mi. S. of CR-358 W.
RouteU.S. Route 19
CountyDixie County
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.68944, -83.27111
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than 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 rating72.3 US tons
Inventory rating43.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$202,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-19 SB (SR-55) over Pumpkin Swamp built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-19 SB (SR-55) over Pumpkin Swamp in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does US-19 SB (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 SB (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 33 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.