US 98 over Scarbo Creek
GoodMobile County, Alabama · 0.4 M East of Wilson RD · Structure no. 018969
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 402 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,910
- 2006 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 98 over Scarbo Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 12,910 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,260 by 2026. The structure is 402 ft (122.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
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 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 Creek carry?
About 12,910 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is US 98 over Scarbo Creek?
The structure is 402 ft (122.4 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 98 over Scarbo Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.