US Bridges

US-19 (SR-20) over Spring Creek

Fair

Taylor County, Florida · 0.3 Mi. N. of US-98 · Structure no. 380026

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-19 (SR-20) over Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US-19 (SR-20) over Spring Creek in Taylor County, Florida. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 90 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 11,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,432 by 2044. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-19 (SR-20)
CrossesSpring Creek
Location0.3 Mi. N. of US-98
RouteU.S. Route 19
CountyTaylor County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.11529, -83.5892
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
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 rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width102 ft (31 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,200 (2022)
Projected traffic19,432 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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-20) over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is US-19 (SR-20) over Spring 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-20) over Spring Creek carry?

About 11,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US-19 (SR-20) over Spring Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns US-19 (SR-20) over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.