US Bridges

US-19 NB (SR-55) over Ten Mile Creek

Fair

Levy County, Florida · US-19 / Ten Mile Creek · Structure no. 340034

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
215 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,450
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-19 NB (SR-55) over Ten Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-19 NB (SR-55) over Ten Mile 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 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 3,450 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,986 by 2044. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS-19 NB (SR-55)
CrossesTen Mile Creek
LocationUS-19 / Ten Mile Creek
RouteU.S. Route 19
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.16111, -82.63894
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,450 (2022)
Projected traffic5,986 by 2044
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 NB (SR-55) over Ten Mile Creek built?

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

What condition is US-19 NB (SR-55) over Ten Mile 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US-19 NB (SR-55) over Ten Mile Creek carry?

About 3,450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US-19 NB (SR-55) over Ten Mile Creek?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US-19 NB (SR-55) over Ten Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.