US Bridges

Wilmer-Georgetown over U.S. HWY 98

GoodClosed to traffic

Mobile County, Alabama · 800+/-S. of Danner RD · Structure no. 019633

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
281 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,551
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilmer-Georgetown over U.S. HWY 98 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wilmer-Georgetown over U.S. HWY 98 in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 2,551 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,827 by 2042. The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long and 46 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWilmer-Georgetown
CrossesU.S. HWY 98
Location800+/-S. of Danner RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.83139, -88.35194
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating92.4 US tons
Inventory rating71.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length281 ft (85.6 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,551 (2022)
Projected traffic3,827 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$3.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wilmer-Georgetown over U.S. HWY 98 built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wilmer-Georgetown over U.S. HWY 98 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 2022.

How much traffic does Wilmer-Georgetown over U.S. HWY 98 carry?

About 2,551 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Wilmer-Georgetown over U.S. HWY 98?

The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Wilmer-Georgetown over U.S. HWY 98?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.