US Bridges

US 98 over Turkey Branch

Fair

Baldwin County, Alabama · 254 S County Road 24 · Structure no. 012793

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,185
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 98 over Turkey Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying US 98 over Turkey Branch in Baldwin County, Alabama. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 7,185 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,778 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 98
CrossesTurkey Branch
Location254 S County Road 24
RouteU.S. Route 98
CountyBaldwin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.44252, -87.88624
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.1 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,185 (2023)
Projected traffic10,778 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$417,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 98 over Turkey Branch built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 98 over Turkey Branch 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 Turkey Branch carry?

About 7,185 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 98 over Turkey Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US 98 over Turkey Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.