US Bridges

US-98 (SR-700) over Griffins Ditch

Fair

Highlands County, Florida · 9.7MI East of US-27 · Structure no. 090025

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-98 (SR-700) over Griffins Ditch is a concrete slab carrying US-98 (SR-700) over Griffins Ditch in Highlands County, Florida. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 years old, older 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 6,600 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,451 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-98 (SR-700)
CrossesGriffins Ditch
Location9.7MI East of US-27
RouteU.S. Route 98
CountyHighlands County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.45041, -81.26727
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,600 (2023)
Projected traffic11,451 by 2042
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 US-98 (SR-700) over Griffins Ditch built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-98 (SR-700) over Griffins Ditch 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 2023.

How much traffic does US-98 (SR-700) over Griffins Ditch carry?

About 6,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is US-98 (SR-700) over Griffins Ditch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US-98 (SR-700) over Griffins Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.