US Bridges

US98B SR30 over Johnson Bayou

Good

Bay County, Florida · 1.1MI West of SR77 · Structure no. 460120

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US98B SR30 over Johnson Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying US98B SR30 over Johnson Bayou in Bay County, Florida. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,728 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS98B SR30
CrossesJohnson Bayou
Location1.1MI West of SR77
RouteU.S. Route 98B
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.15978, -85.66999
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.8 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,100 (2022)
Projected traffic22,728 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 US98B SR30 over Johnson Bayou built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is US98B SR30 over Johnson Bayou 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US98B SR30 over Johnson Bayou carry?

About 13,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US98B SR30 over Johnson Bayou?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).

Who owns US98B SR30 over Johnson Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.