US Bridges

US 98 over Wolf Creek

Fair

Baldwin County, Alabama · 0.8 MI E SR 59 · Structure no. 013649

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,841
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 98 over Wolf Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 98 over Wolf Creek in Baldwin County, Alabama. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 13,841 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,762 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 98
CrossesWolf Creek
Location0.8 MI E SR 59
RouteU.S. Route 98
CountyBaldwin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.40683, -87.66869
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.4 US tons
Inventory rating56.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 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 traffic13,841 (2022)
Projected traffic20,762 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$417,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 98 over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 98 over Wolf 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 2023.

How much traffic does US 98 over Wolf Creek carry?

About 13,841 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 98 over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 98 over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.