US Bridges

US 98 SR 30 over Yent Bayou

Fair

Franklin County, Florida · 8.0 Miles W of Carrabelle · Structure no. 490012

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 98 SR 30 over Yent Bayou is a concrete slab carrying US 98 SR 30 over Yent Bayou in Franklin County, Florida. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 5,100 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,848 by 2044. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 88.9 mi (143 km).

CarriesUS 98 SR 30
CrossesYent Bayou
Location8.0 Miles W of Carrabelle
RouteU.S. Route 98
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.78964, -84.76475
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,100 (2022)
Projected traffic8,848 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed88.9 mi (143 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 Yent Bayou built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

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

About 5,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 98 SR 30 over Yent Bayou?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 98 SR 30 over Yent Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.