US Bridges

US 98 EB over Dolive Creek

Fair

Baldwin County, Alabama · 0.2 MI E JCT I-10 · Structure no. 010043

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
204 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
20,443
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 98 EB over Dolive Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 98 EB over Dolive Creek in Baldwin County, Alabama. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 5 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 20,443 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,665 by 2043. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 98 EB
CrossesDolive Creek
Location0.2 MI E JCT I-10
RouteU.S. Route 98
CountyBaldwin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.65315, -87.91239
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.3 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,443 (2023)
Projected traffic30,665 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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$2.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 98 EB over Dolive Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 98 EB over Dolive 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US 98 EB over Dolive Creek carry?

About 20,443 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US 98 EB over Dolive Creek?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 98 EB over Dolive Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.