US Bridges

CR 98 over Tribut. to Widows Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Alabama · 2.2 MI N JCT CR 91 · Structure no. 001130

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
230
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 98 over Tribut. to Widows Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR 98 over Tribut. to Widows Creek in Jackson County, Alabama. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 605 by 2039. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 98
CrossesTribut. to Widows Creek
Location2.2 MI N JCT CR 91
RouteCounty Highway 75
CountyJackson County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.95961, -85.79633
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (1989)
Projected traffic605 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$229,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 98 over Tribut. to Widows Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 98 over Tribut. to Widows 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does CR 98 over Tribut. to Widows Creek carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 98 over Tribut. to Widows Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 98 over Tribut. to Widows Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.