US Bridges

US 98 SR 30 over Cane Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Florida · 0.5 MI West of SR59 · Structure no. 540031

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,950
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 98 SR 30 over Cane Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 98 SR 30 over Cane Creek in Jefferson County, Florida. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 1,950 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,383 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 57.8 mi (93 km).

CarriesUS 98 SR 30
CrossesCane Creek
Location0.5 MI West of SR59
RouteU.S. Route 98
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.19025, -84.05806
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,950 (2022)
Projected traffic3,383 by 2044
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed57.8 mi (93 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 30 over Cane Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 98 SR 30 over Cane 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 98 SR 30 over Cane Creek carry?

About 1,950 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 98 SR 30 over Cane Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns US 98 SR 30 over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.