US Bridges

CO 98 over Lost Creek

FairPosted for load

Cleburne County, Alabama · Lost Creek CR 98 · Structure no. 006278

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
180 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
925
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 98 over Lost Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying CO 98 over Lost Creek in Cleburne County, Alabama. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 925 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 930 by 2035. The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCO 98
CrossesLost Creek
LocationLost Creek CR 98
RouteCounty Highway 98
CountyCleburne County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.51353, -85.35541
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length180 ft (54.8 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic925 (2000)
Projected traffic930 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 98 over Lost Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO 98 over Lost 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CO 98 over Lost Creek carry?

About 925 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CO 98 over Lost Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CO 98 over Lost Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.