SR30A over Simmons Bayou
GoodGulf County, Florida · 1.9 MI South of US98/SR30 · Structure no. 510047
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,600
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR30A over Simmons Bayou is a concrete slab carrying SR30A over Simmons Bayou in Gulf County, Florida. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,981 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR30A over Simmons Bayou built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR30A over Simmons Bayou in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does SR30A over Simmons Bayou carry?
About 4,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is SR30A over Simmons Bayou?
The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns SR30A over Simmons Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.