US Bridges

SR-19 over Welaka Creek

Fair

Putnam County, Florida · 10.1 Mi. S. of SR-20 · Structure no. 760038

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-19 over Welaka Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR-19 over Welaka Creek in Putnam County, Florida. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 65 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 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,634 by 2045. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-19
CrossesWelaka Creek
Location10.1 Mi. S. of SR-20
RouteState Highway 19
CountyPutnam County
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.52337, -81.75311
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic4,400 (2023)
Projected traffic7,634 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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 Welaka Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is SR-19 over Welaka 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 August 2024.

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

About 4,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR-19 over Welaka Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns SR-19 over Welaka Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.