US Bridges

US-19 (SR-55) over Bullfrog Creek

Good

Levy County, Florida · 9.9 Mi. S. of SR-24 · Structure no. 340027

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-19 (SR-55) over Bullfrog Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US-19 (SR-55) over Bullfrog Creek in Levy County, Florida. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,114 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesUS-19 (SR-55)
CrossesBullfrog Creek
Location9.9 Mi. S. of SR-24
RouteU.S. Route 19
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.20069, -82.6912
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,100 (2022)
Projected traffic7,114 by 2044
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 (SR-55) over Bullfrog Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-19 (SR-55) over Bullfrog 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US-19 (SR-55) over Bullfrog Creek carry?

About 4,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US-19 (SR-55) over Bullfrog Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US-19 (SR-55) over Bullfrog Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.