US Bridges

Future SR158/US98 over Collins Creek Tributary

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Mobile County, Alabama · 1.1 M East Glenwood RD · Structure no. 020517

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Future SR158/US98 over Collins Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying Future SR158/US98 over Collins Creek Tributary 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 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 4,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,000 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 190 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFuture SR158/US98
CrossesCollins Creek Tributary
Location1.1 M East Glenwood RD
RouteU.S. Route 98
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.80786, -88.29603
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width190 ft (57.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2022)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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$6.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Future SR158/US98 over Collins Creek Tributary built?

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

What condition is Future SR158/US98 over Collins Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Future SR158/US98 over Collins Creek Tributary carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Future SR158/US98 over Collins Creek Tributary?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 190 ft wide.

Who owns Future SR158/US98 over Collins Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.