US Bridges

US-19 (SR-55) over Athena Creek

Fair

Taylor County, Florida · 7.5 Mi. S. of CR-30 · Structure no. 380022

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
65 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
5,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-19 (SR-55) over Athena Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US-19 (SR-55) over Athena Creek in Taylor County, Florida. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 60 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 5,800 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,063 by 2044. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-19 (SR-55)
CrossesAthena Creek
Location7.5 Mi. S. of CR-30
RouteU.S. Route 19
CountyTaylor County
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.98018, -83.48946
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating33.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length65 ft (19.8 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 Athena Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is US-19 (SR-55) over Athena 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 August 2023.

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

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

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

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.