US Bridges

US98 SR30 over Thomas Drive

Good

Bay County, Florida · US98 SR30 over Thomas DR · Structure no. 460111

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Steel
Length
2,994 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
28,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US98 SR30 over Thomas Drive is a steel box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US98 SR30 over Thomas Drive in Bay County, Florida. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 28,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,580 by 2044. The structure is 2,994 ft (912.5 m) long and 58 ft wide.

CarriesUS98 SR30
CrossesThomas Drive
LocationUS98 SR30 over Thomas DR
RouteU.S. Route 98
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.18858, -85.7594
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+22 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,994 ft (912.5 m)
Longest span220 ft (67 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,000 (2022)
Projected traffic48,580 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US98 SR30 over Thomas Drive built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is US98 SR30 over Thomas Drive in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does US98 SR30 over Thomas Drive carry?

About 28,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US98 SR30 over Thomas Drive?

The structure is 2,994 ft (912.5 m) long with a longest span of 220 ft (67 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns US98 SR30 over Thomas Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.