US Bridges

US 98 over Fly Creek

Poor

Baldwin County, Alabama · 0.5 MI W SR 104 · Structure no. 009719

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
85 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
33,798
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 98 over Fly Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 98 over Fly Creek in Baldwin County, Alabama. It was built in 1968, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 33,798 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,697 by 2043. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 98
CrossesFly Creek
Location0.5 MI W SR 104
RouteU.S. Route 98
CountyBaldwin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.55243, -87.89189
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,798 (2023)
Projected traffic50,697 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$4.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 98 over Fly Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 98 over Fly Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does US 98 over Fly Creek carry?

About 33,798 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 98 over Fly Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 98 over Fly Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.