US Bridges

US-19 (SR-20) over Gilead Church Creek

Fair

Madison County, Florida · 0.6 Mi. N. of Taylor Co. · Structure no. 350021

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-19 (SR-20) over Gilead Church Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US-19 (SR-20) over Gilead Church Creek in Madison County, Florida. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 72 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 6,100 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,584 by 2045. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesUS-19 (SR-20)
CrossesGilead Church Creek
Location0.6 Mi. N. of Taylor Co.
RouteU.S. Route 19
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.31023, -83.75446
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,100 (2023)
Projected traffic10,584 by 2045
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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-20) over Gilead Church Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is US-19 (SR-20) over Gilead Church 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does US-19 (SR-20) over Gilead Church Creek carry?

About 6,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US-19 (SR-20) over Gilead Church Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US-19 (SR-20) over Gilead Church Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.