US Bridges

SR-50A over Wombles Creek

Good

Hernando County, Florida · 0.7MI W of US-98 · Structure no. 080019

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,000
2025 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-50A over Wombles Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR-50A over Wombles Creek in Hernando County, Florida. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,555 by 2045. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR-50A
CrossesWombles Creek
Location0.7MI W of US-98
RouteState Highway 50
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.55278, -82.40825
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.6 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,000 (2025)
Projected traffic22,555 by 2045
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR-50A over Wombles Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-50A over Wombles Creek 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SR-50A over Wombles Creek carry?

About 13,000 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR-50A over Wombles Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns SR-50A over Wombles Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.