US Bridges

SR-50 WB over Lit Withlacoochee Riv

Good

Sumter County, Florida · SR-50 WB at Withlacoochee · Structure no. 180071

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
252 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-50 WB over Lit Withlacoochee Riv is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-50 WB over Lit Withlacoochee Riv in Sumter County, Florida. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 7,100 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,318 by 2042. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR-50 WB
CrossesLit Withlacoochee Riv
LocationSR-50 WB at Withlacoochee
RouteState Highway 50
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.52458, -82.09675
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating45.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length252 ft (76.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,100 (2022)
Projected traffic12,318 by 2042
Trucks34%
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 SR-50 WB over Lit Withlacoochee Riv built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-50 WB over Lit Withlacoochee Riv 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR-50 WB over Lit Withlacoochee Riv carry?

About 7,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is SR-50 WB over Lit Withlacoochee Riv?

The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR-50 WB over Lit Withlacoochee Riv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.