US Bridges

Scenic Hwy. 98 over Bailey Creek

Fair

Baldwin County, Alabama · 0.8 Mi. S. of Co. Rd. 32 · Structure no. 018293

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
58 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,323
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scenic Hwy. 98 over Bailey Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Scenic Hwy. 98 over Bailey Creek in Baldwin County, Alabama. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 1,323 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,786 by 2042. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesScenic Hwy. 98
CrossesBailey Creek
Location0.8 Mi. S. of Co. Rd. 32
RouteCounty Highway 98
CountyBaldwin County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.46134, -87.91661
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.7 US tons
Inventory rating44.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,323 (2022)
Projected traffic1,786 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$895,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Scenic Hwy. 98 over Bailey Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Scenic Hwy. 98 over Bailey 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Scenic Hwy. 98 over Bailey Creek carry?

About 1,323 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Scenic Hwy. 98 over Bailey Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Scenic Hwy. 98 over Bailey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.