US Bridges

US-19 (SR-55) over Usher Creek

Good

Levy County, Florida · 6.8 Mi. N. of SR-24 · Structure no. 340043

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

About this bridge

US-19 (SR-55) over Usher Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US-19 (SR-55) over Usher Creek 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 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,940 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesUS-19 (SR-55)
CrossesUsher Creek
Location6.8 Mi. N. of SR-24
RouteU.S. Route 19
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.41306, -82.82095
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating73.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 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 Usher Creek 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 Usher 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 Usher Creek carry?

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

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

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.