US Bridges

County Road 98 over Fly Creek

Fair

Baldwin County, Alabama · 3.7 Mi. S. of Co. Rd. 64 · Structure no. 016188

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
175 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
4,830
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 98 over Fly Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying County Road 98 over Fly Creek in Baldwin County, Alabama. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 4,830 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,521 by 2042. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 98
CrossesFly Creek
Location3.7 Mi. S. of Co. Rd. 64
RouteCounty Highway 98
CountyBaldwin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.55126, -87.89865
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.9 US tons
Inventory rating56.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,830 (2022)
Projected traffic6,521 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 98 over Fly Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 98 over Fly 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 98 over Fly Creek carry?

About 4,830 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County Road 98 over Fly Creek?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 98 over Fly Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.