US Bridges

US 98 SR 30 over Evans Creek

Fair

Wakulla County, Florida · 1.8MI N of Surf Road · Structure no. 590910

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 98 SR 30 over Evans Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 98 SR 30 over Evans Creek in Wakulla County, Florida. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,205 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 98 SR 30
CrossesEvans Creek
Location1.8MI N of Surf Road
RouteU.S. Route 98
StateFlorida
Coordinates30.00002, -84.39825
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 rating81 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2022)
Projected traffic5,205 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 98 SR 30 over Evans Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 98 SR 30 over Evans 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 98 SR 30 over Evans Creek carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 98 SR 30 over Evans Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns US 98 SR 30 over Evans Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.