US98 SR30 over Ochlockonee Bay
FairFranklin County, Florida · Franklin-Wakulla CO Line · Structure no. 490034
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 5,854 ft
- 76 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US98 SR30 over Ochlockonee Bay is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US98 SR30 over Ochlockonee Bay in Franklin County, Florida. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,817 by 2044. The structure is 5,854 ft (1,784.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US98 SR30 over Ochlockonee Bay built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is US98 SR30 over Ochlockonee Bay 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 Ochlockonee Bay carry?
About 2,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is US98 SR30 over Ochlockonee Bay?
The structure is 5,854 ft (1,784.3 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US98 SR30 over Ochlockonee Bay?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.