US Bridges

SR-50 EB over Little Withlacoochee R.

Good

Sumter County, Florida · SR-50-L.WITHLACOOCHEE · Structure no. 180083

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
250 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,550
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-50 EB over Little Withlacoochee R. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-50 EB over Little Withlacoochee R. in Sumter County, Florida. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 3,550 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,159 by 2042. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR-50 EB
CrossesLittle Withlacoochee R.
LocationSR-50-L.WITHLACOOCHEE
RouteState Highway 50
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.52442, -82.09653
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,550 (2022)
Projected traffic6,159 by 2042
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 EB over Little Withlacoochee R. built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-50 EB over Little Withlacoochee R. 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR-50 EB over Little Withlacoochee R. carry?

About 3,550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is SR-50 EB over Little Withlacoochee R.?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns SR-50 EB over Little Withlacoochee R.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.