US Bridges

SR-19 over Juniper Creek

Fair

Marion County, Florida · SR-19 over Juniper Creek · Structure no. 360067

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
147 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,850
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-19 over Juniper Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-19 over Juniper Creek in Marion County, Florida. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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 1,850 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,210 by 2042. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-19
CrossesJuniper Creek
LocationSR-19 over Juniper Creek
RouteState Highway 19
CountyMarion County
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.21344, -81.65474
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.7 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,850 (2024)
Projected traffic3,210 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR-19 over Juniper Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-19 over Juniper 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR-19 over Juniper Creek carry?

About 1,850 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR-19 over Juniper Creek?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.7 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns SR-19 over Juniper Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.