US Bridges

US 98 over Scarbo Creek

Fair

Mobile County, Alabama · ????????????????????????? · Structure no. 018862

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 98 over Scarbo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 98 over Scarbo Creek in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesUS 98
CrossesScarbo Creek
Location?????????????????????????
RouteU.S. Route 98
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.85897, -88.40331
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 98 over Scarbo Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 98 over Scarbo 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 98 over Scarbo Creek carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is US 98 over Scarbo Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US 98 over Scarbo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.