US Bridges

US98 SR30 over Hosford Branch

Fair

Jefferson County, Florida · 1.8MI East of SR 59 · Structure no. 540032

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US98 SR30 over Hosford Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US98 SR30 over Hosford Branch 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,817 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesUS98 SR30
CrossesHosford Branch
Location1.8MI East of SR 59
RouteU.S. Route 98
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.18604, -84.01945
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.9 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 traffic2,200 (2022)
Projected traffic3,817 by 2044
Trucks38%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 Hosford Branch built?

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

What condition is US98 SR30 over Hosford 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 Hosford Branch carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is US98 SR30 over Hosford Branch?

The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns US98 SR30 over Hosford Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.