US Bridges

US-19 (SR-55) over Cow Creek

Fair

Levy County, Florida · 9.1 Mi. S. of SR-24 · Structure no. 340029

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-19 (SR-55) over Cow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US-19 (SR-55) over Cow Creek in Levy County, Florida. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 5,400 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,369 by 2044. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesUS-19 (SR-55)
CrossesCow Creek
Location9.1 Mi. S. of SR-24
RouteU.S. Route 19
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.21051, -82.6972
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating81 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length47 ft (14.3 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 traffic5,400 (2023)
Projected traffic9,369 by 2044
Trucks12%
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 Cow Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-19 (SR-55) over Cow Creek 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 April 2024.

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

About 5,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

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

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.