US Bridges

US-221 (SR-55) over Cypress Creek

Fair

Taylor County, Florida · 8.4 Mi. N. of US-19 · Structure no. 380012

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-221 (SR-55) over Cypress Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-221 (SR-55) over Cypress Creek in Taylor County, Florida. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,205 by 2045. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-221 (SR-55)
CrossesCypress Creek
Location8.4 Mi. N. of US-19
RouteU.S. Route 221
CountyTaylor County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.21587, -83.61325
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2023)
Projected traffic5,205 by 2045
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$125,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-221 (SR-55) over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-221 (SR-55) over Cypress 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US-221 (SR-55) over Cypress Creek carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US-221 (SR-55) over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns US-221 (SR-55) over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.