US 98 over Oak Pond Branch East
GoodBaldwin County, Alabama · 3.6 MI E SR 59 · Structure no. 014588
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- 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 East is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 98 over Oak Pond Branch East 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
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).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 East built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 98 over Oak Pond Branch East in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does US 98 over Oak Pond Branch East carry?
About 13,224 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is US 98 over Oak Pond Branch East?
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 East?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.