US Bridges

US-19 (SR-20) over Shady Grove Creek

Fair

Taylor County, Florida · 0.6 Mi. S. of Madison Co. · Structure no. 380056

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
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-20) over Shady Grove Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US-19 (SR-20) over Shady Grove Creek in Taylor County, Florida. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 72 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 8% 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 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesUS-19 (SR-20)
CrossesShady Grove Creek
Location0.6 Mi. S. of Madison Co.
RouteU.S. Route 19
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.29669, -83.74216
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 inspectionApril 2024
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 rating52.4 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 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
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Shady Grove Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is US-19 (SR-20) over Shady Grove 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US-19 (SR-20) over Shady Grove Creek carry?

About 5,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

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

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

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.