US-19 NB (SR-55) over Otter Creek
Levy County, Florida · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- US-19 NB (SR-55) over Otter Creek in Levy County, Florida, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2022).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 42 of the 73 inventoried bridges in Levy County rated fair (57.5%); 2 (2.7%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated November 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 225 ft |
| Location | 0.3 Mi. N. of SR-24 |
| NBI structure number | 340037 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | November 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Florida department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Levy County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US-19 (SR-55) over Cedar Hammock | 1974 | 7,700 | Fair |
| US-19 (SR-55) over Inglis Creek Tributary | 1974 | 6,900 | Fair |
| US-19 (SR-55) over Inglis Creek Tributary | 1974 | 6,900 | Fair |
| US-19 (SR-55) over Horse Hole Creek | 1974 | 6,900 | Fair |
| US-19 (SR-55) over Cow Creek | 1973 | 5,400 | Fair |
| US-19 (SR-55) over Porters Slough | 1973 | 5,400 | Good |
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