US 98 over Red Gulley
FairBaldwin County, Alabama · 1.5 MI E JCT CO Road 64 · Structure no. 009717
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 21 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 31,454
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 98 over Red Gulley is a concrete culvert carrying US 98 over Red Gulley in Baldwin County, Alabama. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 57 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 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 31,454 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,181 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 98 over Red Gulley built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.
What condition is US 98 over Red Gulley 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does US 98 over Red Gulley carry?
About 31,454 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is US 98 over Red Gulley?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).
Who owns US 98 over Red Gulley?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.