US Bridges

SR-19 over Palatlakaha Creek

Good

Lake County, Florida · SR-19 - Palatlakaha Creek · Structure no. 110083

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
147 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
12,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-19 over Palatlakaha Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR-19 over Palatlakaha Creek in Lake County, Florida. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 12,500 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,688 by 2042. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSR-19
CrossesPalatlakaha Creek
LocationSR-19 - Palatlakaha Creek
RouteState Highway 19
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.57998, -81.85562
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.5 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,500 (2024)
Projected traffic21,688 by 2042
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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-19 over Palatlakaha Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-19 over Palatlakaha 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR-19 over Palatlakaha Creek carry?

About 12,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SR-19 over Palatlakaha Creek?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR-19 over Palatlakaha Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.