US Bridges

US-19 (SR-55) over Drainage Canal

Fair

Levy County, Florida · 4.5 Mi. N. of SR-24 · Structure no. 340032

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-19 (SR-55) over Drainage Canal is a concrete culvert carrying US-19 (SR-55) over Drainage Canal in Levy County, Florida. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2010, 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 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,940 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-19 (SR-55)
CrossesDrainage Canal
Location4.5 Mi. N. of SR-24
RouteU.S. Route 19
CountyLevy County
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.38397, -82.80312
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 inspectionOctober 2023
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 rating62.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.9 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 traffic4,000 (2022)
Projected traffic6,940 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Drainage Canal built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

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

How much traffic does US-19 (SR-55) over Drainage Canal carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US-19 (SR-55) over Drainage Canal?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US-19 (SR-55) over Drainage Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.