US Bridges

US-19 (SR-55) over California Creek

Fair

Taylor County, Florida · 12.5 Mi. N. of SR-51 · Structure no. 380021

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-19 (SR-55) over California Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US-19 (SR-55) over California Creek in Taylor County, Florida. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 70 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 5 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 5,800 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,063 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-19 (SR-55)
CrossesCalifornia Creek
Location12.5 Mi. N. of SR-51
RouteU.S. Route 19
CountyTaylor County
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.9316, -83.44449
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.2 US tons
Inventory rating51.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic5,800 (2022)
Projected traffic10,063 by 2044
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 US-19 (SR-55) over California Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is US-19 (SR-55) over California 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US-19 (SR-55) over California Creek carry?

About 5,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US-19 (SR-55) over California Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US-19 (SR-55) over California Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.