US Bridges

US-19 NB (SR-55) over Cattail Branch

Fair

Levy County, Florida · 5 Mi. S. of SR-24 · Structure no. 340065

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,550
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-19 NB (SR-55) over Cattail Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US-19 NB (SR-55) over Cattail Branch 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 1,550 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,689 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesUS-19 NB (SR-55)
CrossesCattail Branch
Location5 Mi. S. of SR-24
RouteU.S. Route 19
CountyLevy County
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.26303, -82.7291
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating74.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,550 (2022)
Projected traffic2,689 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 Cattail Branch built?

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

What condition is US-19 NB (SR-55) over Cattail Branch 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 NB (SR-55) over Cattail Branch carry?

About 1,550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US-19 NB (SR-55) over Cattail Branch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns US-19 NB (SR-55) over Cattail Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.