US Bridges

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

Good

Dixie County, Florida · 2 Mi. S. of SR-51 · Structure no. 300951

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
90 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,950
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-19 SB (SR-55) over Overflow Relief is a concrete slab carrying US-19 SB (SR-55) over Overflow Relief in Dixie County, Florida. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,118 by 2045. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-19 SB (SR-55)
CrossesOverflow Relief
Location2 Mi. S. of SR-51
RouteU.S. Route 19
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.74806, -83.32139
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 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 rating34.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 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
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 SB (SR-55) over Overflow Relief built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-19 SB (SR-55) over Overflow Relief 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 Overflow Relief carry?

About 2,950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

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

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.