US Bridges

US-98 (SR-30) over Spring Creek

Fair

Taylor County, Florida · 5 Mi. W. of Perry · Structure no. 380053

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
150 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-98 (SR-30) over Spring Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US-98 (SR-30) over Spring 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 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,205 by 2045. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-98 (SR-30)
CrossesSpring Creek
Location5 Mi. W. of Perry
RouteU.S. Route 98
CountyTaylor County
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.08402, -83.66417
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2023)
Projected traffic5,205 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 Spring Creek built?

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

What condition is US-98 (SR-30) over Spring 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 September 2024.

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

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

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

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.