US Bridges

County Road 98 over Woods Creek

Fair

Marion County, Alabama · 0.3 Mile of Co. 42 · Structure no. 011022

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
64 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 98 over Woods Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road 98 over Woods Creek in Marion County, Alabama. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 98 by 2035. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 98
CrossesWoods Creek
Location0.3 Mile of Co. 42
RouteCounty Highway 98
CountyMarion County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.10591, -87.965
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2001)
Projected traffic98 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$507,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 98 over Woods Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 98 over Woods 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 County Road 98 over Woods Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2001 count).

How long is County Road 98 over Woods Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 98 over Woods Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.