US Bridges

US98 SR30 over Chicken House Branch

Fair

Gulf County, Florida · 4.9 Miles East of CR386 · Structure no. 510066

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
152 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US98 SR30 over Chicken House Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying US98 SR30 over Chicken House Branch in Gulf County, Florida. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 8,900 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,442 by 2044. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesUS98 SR30
CrossesChicken House Branch
Location4.9 Miles East of CR386
RouteU.S. Route 98
CountyGulf County
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.87203, -85.33927
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.4 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,900 (2022)
Projected traffic15,442 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 SR30 over Chicken House Branch built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is US98 SR30 over Chicken House Branch 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 US98 SR30 over Chicken House Branch carry?

About 8,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US98 SR30 over Chicken House Branch?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns US98 SR30 over Chicken House Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.