US Bridges

US27 US19 SR20 over Aucilla River

Fair

Jefferson County, Florida · 0.5 Mile S of CR257A · Structure no. 540029

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
519 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US27 US19 SR20 over Aucilla River is a concrete tee beam carrying US27 US19 SR20 over Aucilla River in Jefferson County, Florida. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 67 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,032 by 2044. The structure is 519 ft (158.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS27 US19 SR20
CrossesAucilla River
Location0.5 Mile S of CR257A
RouteU.S. Route 27
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.37042, -83.80701
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+19 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length519 ft (158.3 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2022)
Projected traffic5,032 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 US27 US19 SR20 over Aucilla River built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is US27 US19 SR20 over Aucilla River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US27 US19 SR20 over Aucilla River carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US27 US19 SR20 over Aucilla River?

The structure is 519 ft (158.3 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US27 US19 SR20 over Aucilla River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.