US Bridges

US-19 SB (SR-55) over Fenholloway River

Fair

Taylor County, Florida · 0.1 Mi. S. of CR-30 · Structure no. 380025

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
210 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
4,750
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-19 SB (SR-55) over Fenholloway River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US-19 SB (SR-55) over Fenholloway River in Taylor County, Florida. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 4,750 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,241 by 2045. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-19 SB (SR-55)
CrossesFenholloway River
Location0.1 Mi. S. of CR-30
RouteU.S. Route 19
CountyTaylor County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.06559, -83.55811
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadH 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,750 (2023)
Projected traffic8,241 by 2045
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$423,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-19 SB (SR-55) over Fenholloway River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-19 SB (SR-55) over Fenholloway River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US-19 SB (SR-55) over Fenholloway River carry?

About 4,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is US-19 SB (SR-55) over Fenholloway River?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US-19 SB (SR-55) over Fenholloway River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.