US 98 over Fly Creek
FairBaldwin County, Alabama · 0.5 MI E of Morphy Ave · Structure no. 016390
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,618
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 98 over Fly Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 98 over Fly Creek 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 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 21,618 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,345 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 98 over Fly Creek built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does US 98 over Fly Creek carry?
About 21,618 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is US 98 over Fly Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns US 98 over Fly Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.