US Bridges

US98 SR30 over Salt Creek

Fair

Bay County, Florida · 3.0 Miles W. of Co. Line · Structure no. 460121

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
140 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US98 SR30 over Salt Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying US98 SR30 over Salt Creek 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 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 6,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,972 by 2044. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesUS98 SR30
CrossesSalt Creek
Location3.0 Miles W. of Co. Line
RouteU.S. Route 98
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.95343, -85.42708
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,900 (2022)
Projected traffic11,972 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 Salt Creek built?

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

What condition is US98 SR30 over Salt Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US98 SR30 over Salt Creek carry?

About 6,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US98 SR30 over Salt Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns US98 SR30 over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.