US 98 over Fish River
GoodBaldwin County, Alabama · 9 MI W Foley · Structure no. 018319
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 1,700 ft
- 19 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,988
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 98 over Fish River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 98 over Fish River 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 9,988 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,982 by 2043. The structure is 1,700 ft (518.1 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 98 over Fish River built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 98 over Fish River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does US 98 over Fish River carry?
About 9,988 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US 98 over Fish River?
The structure is 1,700 ft (518.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns US 98 over Fish River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.