U.S. 98 (scenic) over Point Clear Creek
PoorPosted for loadBaldwin County, Alabama · 1.3 Mi. W. of Co. Rd. 32 · Structure no. 017078
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,931
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
U.S. 98 (scenic) over Point Clear Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying U.S. 98 (scenic) over Point Clear Creek in Baldwin County, Alabama. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 5,931 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,007 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was U.S. 98 (scenic) over Point Clear Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is U.S. 98 (scenic) over Point Clear Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does U.S. 98 (scenic) over Point Clear Creek carry?
About 5,931 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is U.S. 98 (scenic) over Point Clear Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns U.S. 98 (scenic) over Point Clear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.