US Bridges

US 98 over Little Stickney Drainage

Good

Mobile County, Alabama · 0.10 MI E of Louiselle ST · Structure no. 019222

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,792
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 98 over Little Stickney Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying US 98 over Little Stickney Drainage in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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.

It carries about 22,792 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,188 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long.

CarriesUS 98
CrossesLittle Stickney Drainage
Location0.10 MI E of Louiselle ST
RouteU.S. Route 98
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.69209, -88.07963
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,792 (2022)
Projected traffic34,188 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$3.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 98 over Little Stickney Drainage built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 98 over Little Stickney Drainage 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US 98 over Little Stickney Drainage carry?

About 22,792 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US 98 over Little Stickney Drainage?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 98 over Little Stickney Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.