US Bridges

US98 SR30 over Moriah Creek

Good

Wakulla County, Florida · 0.8 Mile W of SR267 · Structure no. 590001

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US98 SR30 over Moriah Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US98 SR30 over Moriah Creek in Wakulla County, Florida. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 86 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,296 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS98 SR30
CrossesMoriah Creek
Location0.8 Mile W of SR267
RouteU.S. Route 98
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.19553, -84.19653
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 inspectionMay 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 rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.8 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 traffic1,900 (2022)
Projected traffic3,296 by 2044
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Moriah Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is US98 SR30 over Moriah 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US98 SR30 over Moriah Creek carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is US98 SR30 over Moriah Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns US98 SR30 over Moriah Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.