US Bridges

SR-50 over Ditch

Good

Sumter County, Florida · 0.2 MI W Lake Co. Line · Structure no. 180910

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-50 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SR-50 over Ditch in Sumter County, Florida. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 74 years old, older 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 10,200 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,697 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long.

CarriesSR-50
CrossesDitch
Location0.2 MI W Lake Co. Line
RouteState Highway 50
StateFlorida
Coordinates28.58074, -81.95679
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 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 traffic10,200 (2022)
Projected traffic17,697 by 2042
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is SR-50 over Ditch 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 over Ditch carry?

About 10,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is SR-50 over Ditch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR-50 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.