US Bridges

US-98 (SR-30) over Aucilla River

Good

Taylor County, Florida · Taylor Co. Line · Structure no. 380095

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,365 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
2,344
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-98 (SR-30) over Aucilla River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-98 (SR-30) over Aucilla River in Taylor County, Florida. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger 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 2,344 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,067 by 2044. The structure is 1,365 ft (416.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesUS-98 (SR-30)
CrossesAucilla River
LocationTaylor Co. Line
RouteU.S. Route 98
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.14631, -83.97331
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,365 ft (416.1 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,344 (2022)
Projected traffic4,067 by 2044
Trucks33%
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 Aucilla River built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-98 (SR-30) over Aucilla River 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US-98 (SR-30) over Aucilla River carry?

About 2,344 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is US-98 (SR-30) over Aucilla River?

The structure is 1,365 ft (416.1 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US-98 (SR-30) over Aucilla River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.