US Bridges

US98 SR30 over Chicken House Branch

Good

Gulf County, Florida · 3.3 Miles East of CR386 · Structure no. 510069

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 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 culvert 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 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 8,900 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,442 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesUS98 SR30
CrossesChicken House Branch
Location3.3 Miles East of CR386
RouteU.S. Route 98
StateFlorida
Coordinates29.88865, -85.35252
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating73.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 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 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 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns US98 SR30 over Chicken House Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.