US 98 WB over Three Mile Creek
FairMobile County, Alabama · 0.1 MI W I-65 · Structure no. 011820
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 170 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,275
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 98 WB over Three Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 98 WB over Three Mile Creek in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 5 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 18,275 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,412 by 2043. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 98 WB over Three Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 98 WB over Three Mile 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does US 98 WB over Three Mile Creek carry?
About 18,275 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is US 98 WB over Three Mile Creek?
The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns US 98 WB over Three Mile Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.