US Bridges

US 98 SR 30 over Bayou

Fair

Franklin County, Florida · 3.0 Miles W of Apalach R · Structure no. 490006

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 98 SR 30 over Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying US 98 SR 30 over Bayou in Franklin County, Florida. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 85 years old, older 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 6,200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,757 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 90.1 mi (145 km).

CarriesUS 98 SR 30
CrossesBayou
Location3.0 Miles W of Apalach R
RouteU.S. Route 98
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.71413, -85.02066
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,200 (2022)
Projected traffic10,757 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed90.1 mi (145 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 US 98 SR 30 over Bayou built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is US 98 SR 30 over Bayou 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 US 98 SR 30 over Bayou carry?

About 6,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 98 SR 30 over Bayou?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m).

Who owns US 98 SR 30 over Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.