US Bridges

US-19 (SR-55) over Porters Slough

Good

Levy County, Florida · 8.8 Mi. S. of SR-24 · Structure no. 340030

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

About this bridge

US-19 (SR-55) over Porters Slough is a concrete culvert carrying US-19 (SR-55) over Porters Slough 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 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 5,400 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,369 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesUS-19 (SR-55)
CrossesPorters Slough
Location8.8 Mi. S. of SR-24
RouteU.S. Route 19
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.21499, -82.69992
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 inspectionApril 2024
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 rating95.8 US tons
Inventory rating57.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 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 2042
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 Porters Slough built?

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

What condition is US-19 (SR-55) over Porters Slough 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US-19 (SR-55) over Porters Slough carry?

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

How long is US-19 (SR-55) over Porters Slough?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US-19 (SR-55) over Porters Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.