US Bridges

US98 SR30 over Apalachicola River

Fair

Franklin County, Florida · 0.5 Mile E of Apalach · Structure no. 490031

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
3,783 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US98 SR30 over Apalachicola River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US98 SR30 over Apalachicola River in Franklin County, Florida. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 5 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 8,100 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,054 by 2044. The structure is 3,783 ft (1,153 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 88.9 mi (143 km).

Location

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CarriesUS98 SR30
CrossesApalachicola River
Location0.5 Mile E of Apalach
RouteU.S. Route 98
CountyFranklin County
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.72448, -84.97731
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+47 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length3,783 ft (1,153 m)
Longest span200 ft (61 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,100 (2022)
Projected traffic14,054 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was US98 SR30 over Apalachicola River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is US98 SR30 over Apalachicola River 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US98 SR30 over Apalachicola River carry?

About 8,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US98 SR30 over Apalachicola River?

The structure is 3,783 ft (1,153 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US98 SR30 over Apalachicola River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.