US Bridges

US-ALT-27(SR500WB) over Waccasassa River

Good

Levy County, Florida · 1.8 Mi. W. of CR-339 · Structure no. 340076

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
150 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-ALT-27(SR500WB) over Waccasassa River is a concrete slab carrying US-ALT-27(SR500WB) over Waccasassa River in Levy County, Florida. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,634 by 2044. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-ALT-27(SR500WB)
CrossesWaccasassa River
Location1.8 Mi. W. of CR-339
RouteU.S. Route 0A27
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.47624, -82.71439
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: 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 rating76.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,400 (2022)
Projected traffic7,634 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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-ALT-27(SR500WB) over Waccasassa River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-ALT-27(SR500WB) over Waccasassa River 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 2023.

How much traffic does US-ALT-27(SR500WB) over Waccasassa River carry?

About 4,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US-ALT-27(SR500WB) over Waccasassa River?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US-ALT-27(SR500WB) over Waccasassa River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.