CR 298 over Dry Creek
GoodJackson County, Alabama · 0.2 MI W JCT CR 75 · Structure no. 014256
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 20 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 42
- 1989 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 298 over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 298 over Dry Creek in Jackson County, Alabama. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 42 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2039. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 298 over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 298 over Dry Creek 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does CR 298 over Dry Creek carry?
About 42 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is CR 298 over Dry Creek?
The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns CR 298 over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.