US98 SR30 over Apalachicola Bay
Franklin County, Florida · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- US98 SR30 over Apalachicola Bay in Franklin County, Florida, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 8,100 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2022).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 23 of the 41 inventoried bridges in Franklin County rated fair (56.1%); 15 (36.6%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated March 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 14,174 ft |
| Location | 2 Miles E OF Apalachicola |
| NBI structure number | 490032 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | March 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Florida department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Franklin County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US98 SR30 over Apalachicola River | 1988 | 8,100 | Fair |
| US 98 SR 30 over Porter Bar Creek | 1979 | 6,300 | Fair |
| US 98 SR 30 over Bayou | 1940 | 6,200 | Fair |
| US98 SR30 over Carrabelle River | 1977 | 6,200 | Fair |
| SR300 over St George Sound | 2003 | 5,700 | Fair |
| US 98 SR 30 over Yent Bayou | 1969 | 5,100 | Fair |
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