US Bridges

US-19 SB (SR-55) over Sawgrass Creek

Fair

Dixie County, Florida · 7.1 Mi. N. of Cross City · Structure no. 300058

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 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 Sawgrass Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US-19 SB (SR-55) over Sawgrass Creek 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 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 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)
CrossesSawgrass Creek
Location7.1 Mi. N. of Cross City
RouteU.S. Route 19
CountyDixie County
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.67695, -83.2486
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 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$201,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-19 SB (SR-55) over Sawgrass Creek built?

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

What condition is US-19 SB (SR-55) over Sawgrass 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US-19 SB (SR-55) over Sawgrass Creek carry?

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

How long is US-19 SB (SR-55) over Sawgrass Creek?

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 Sawgrass Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.