US 98 over Big Creek Lake
FairMobile County, Alabama · 2.5 MI E CO RD 5 · Structure no. 013321
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 306 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,707
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 98 over Big Creek Lake is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 98 over Big Creek Lake in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 13,707 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,561 by 2043. The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 98 over Big Creek Lake built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 98 over Big Creek Lake 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 over Big Creek Lake carry?
About 13,707 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is US 98 over Big Creek Lake?
The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US 98 over Big Creek Lake?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.