US Bridges

US 98 over Scarbo Tributary

Good

Mobile County, Alabama · ????????????????????????? · Structure no. 018863

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

About this bridge

US 98 over Scarbo Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying US 98 over Scarbo Tributary 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 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesUS 98
CrossesScarbo Tributary
Location?????????????????????????
RouteU.S. Route 98
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.84504, -88.36972
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 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$2.7 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 98 over Scarbo Tributary built?

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

What condition is US 98 over Scarbo Tributary 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 98 over Scarbo Tributary carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is US 98 over Scarbo Tributary?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 98 over Scarbo Tributary?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.