US Bridges

US-19 (SR-55) over Cedar Hammock

Fair

Levy County, Florida · 4.9 Mi. S. of SR-121 · Structure no. 340951

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-19 (SR-55) over Cedar Hammock is a concrete culvert carrying US-19 (SR-55) over Cedar Hammock in Levy County, Florida. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 7,700 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,360 by 2045. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesUS-19 (SR-55)
CrossesCedar Hammock
Location4.9 Mi. S. of SR-121
RouteU.S. Route 19
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.09553, -82.63596
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 inspectionFebruary 2025
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 rating86.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,700 (2023)
Projected traffic13,360 by 2045
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 Cedar Hammock built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-19 (SR-55) over Cedar Hammock 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does US-19 (SR-55) over Cedar Hammock carry?

About 7,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US-19 (SR-55) over Cedar Hammock?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns US-19 (SR-55) over Cedar Hammock?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.