US Bridges

US19 SR57 over Ward Creek Tributary 3

Fair

Jefferson County, Florida · 7.5 Mile N of US90 (SR10) · Structure no. 540012

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US19 SR57 over Ward Creek Tributary 3 is a concrete culvert carrying US19 SR57 over Ward Creek Tributary 3 in Jefferson County, Florida. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,460 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.1 mi (63 km).

CarriesUS19 SR57
CrossesWard Creek Tributary 3
Location7.5 Mile N of US90 (SR10)
RouteU.S. Route 19
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.65419, -83.87636
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,300 (2022)
Projected traffic7,460 by 2044
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.1 mi (63 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 US19 SR57 over Ward Creek Tributary 3 built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is US19 SR57 over Ward Creek Tributary 3 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US19 SR57 over Ward Creek Tributary 3 carry?

About 4,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is US19 SR57 over Ward Creek Tributary 3?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns US19 SR57 over Ward Creek Tributary 3?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.