US Bridges

Turnouts @ US 98 over US 98 * Morphy Ave

Fair

Baldwin County, Alabama · 0.5 MI W of Morphy Ave · Structure no. 016389

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,618
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Turnouts @ US 98 over US 98 * Morphy Ave is a concrete culvert carrying Turnouts @ US 98 over US 98 * Morphy Ave in Baldwin County, Alabama. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 5 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 21,618 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,427 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTurnouts @ US 98
CrossesUS 98 * Morphy Ave
Location0.5 MI W of Morphy Ave
RouteU.S. Route 98
CountyBaldwin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.52019, -87.88604
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic21,618 (2023)
Projected traffic32,427 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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$18.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Turnouts @ US 98 over US 98 * Morphy Ave built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Turnouts @ US 98 over US 98 * Morphy Ave 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 Turnouts @ US 98 over US 98 * Morphy Ave carry?

About 21,618 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Turnouts @ US 98 over US 98 * Morphy Ave?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Turnouts @ US 98 over US 98 * Morphy Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.