US Bridges

US98 SR 30 over Depot Creek

Fair

Gulf County, Florida · 6.6 MI E. of Port ST Joe · Structure no. 510054

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,594
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US98 SR 30 over Depot Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US98 SR 30 over Depot Creek in Gulf County, Florida. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 2,594 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,501 by 2044. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 88.2 mi (142 km).

Location

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CarriesUS98 SR 30
CrossesDepot Creek
Location6.6 MI E. of Port ST Joe
RouteU.S. Route 98
CountyGulf County
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.74994, -85.24393
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,594 (2022)
Projected traffic4,501 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed88.2 mi (142 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 US98 SR 30 over Depot Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is US98 SR 30 over Depot Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US98 SR 30 over Depot Creek carry?

About 2,594 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US98 SR 30 over Depot Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US98 SR 30 over Depot Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.