US 98 over Oak Pond Branch West
FairBaldwin County, Alabama · 3.5 MI E SR 59 · Structure no. 014587
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 82 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,224
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 98 over Oak Pond Branch West is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 98 over Oak Pond Branch West in Baldwin County, Alabama. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 13,224 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,836 by 2043. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 98 over Oak Pond Branch West built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 98 over Oak Pond Branch West 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 Oak Pond Branch West carry?
About 13,224 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is US 98 over Oak Pond Branch West?
The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 98 over Oak Pond Branch West?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.