US Bridges

Scenic 98 over Red Gulley Creek

Fair

Baldwin County, Alabama · 1.6 Mi. S. of Co. Rd. 64 · Structure no. 015224

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,516
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scenic 98 over Red Gulley Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Scenic 98 over Red Gulley Creek in Baldwin County, Alabama. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 3,516 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,746 by 2038. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesScenic 98
CrossesRed Gulley Creek
Location1.6 Mi. S. of Co. Rd. 64
RouteCounty Highway 98
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.57852, -87.90476
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,516 (2018)
Projected traffic4,746 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$700,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Scenic 98 over Red Gulley Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Scenic 98 over Red Gulley 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Scenic 98 over Red Gulley Creek carry?

About 3,516 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Scenic 98 over Red Gulley Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Scenic 98 over Red Gulley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.