US Bridges

US98 SR30 over Philips Inlet

Fair

Bay County, Florida · Walton-Bay County Line · Structure no. 460078

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
2,101 ft
30 main spans
Daily traffic
14,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US98 SR30 over Philips Inlet is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US98 SR30 over Philips Inlet in Bay County, Florida. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,220 by 2045. The structure is 2,101 ft (640.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS98 SR30
CrossesPhilips Inlet
LocationWalton-Bay County Line
RouteU.S. Route 98
CountyBay County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.27359, -85.98588
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans30
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,101 ft (640.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (2023)
Projected traffic24,220 by 2045
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 US98 SR30 over Philips Inlet built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is US98 SR30 over Philips Inlet 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US98 SR30 over Philips Inlet carry?

About 14,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US98 SR30 over Philips Inlet?

The structure is 2,101 ft (640.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US98 SR30 over Philips Inlet?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.