US Bridges

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

Fair

Taylor County, Florida · 0.1 Mi. S. of CR-30 · Structure no. 380059

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1958
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
210 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
4,750
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-19 NB (SR-55) over Fenholloway River is a concrete tee beam carrying US-19 NB (SR-55) over Fenholloway River in Taylor County, Florida. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 91 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 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,241 by 2042. 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 NB (SR-55)
CrossesFenholloway River
Location0.1 Mi. S. of CR-30
RouteU.S. Route 19
CountyTaylor County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.0656, -83.55797
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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,750 (2023)
Projected traffic8,241 by 2042
Trucks16%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
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 NB (SR-55) over Fenholloway River built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.

What condition is US-19 NB (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 NB (SR-55) over Fenholloway River carry?

About 4,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.