US Bridges

US-98 (SR-30) over Regular Creek

Good

Taylor County, Florida · 6.9 Mi. W. of CR-356 · Structure no. 380050

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-98 (SR-30) over Regular Creek is a steel culvert carrying US-98 (SR-30) over Regular Creek in Taylor 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 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,858 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesUS-98 (SR-30)
CrossesRegular Creek
Location6.9 Mi. W. of CR-356
RouteU.S. Route 98
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.13224, -83.75379
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 inspectionAugust 2023
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 rating61 US tons
Inventory rating47.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2022)
Projected traffic4,858 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Regular Creek built?

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

What condition is US-98 (SR-30) over Regular Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US-98 (SR-30) over Regular Creek carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US-98 (SR-30) over Regular Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns US-98 (SR-30) over Regular Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.