US Bridges

Future SR158/US98 over Collins Creek Tributary

Good

Mobile County, Alabama · 1.3 M East Glenwood RD · Structure no. 020518

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
660 ft
6 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 prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder 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, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2042. The structure is 660 ft (201.2 m) long and 46 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFuture SR158/US98
CrossesCollins Creek Tributary
Location1.3 M East Glenwood RD
RouteU.S. Route 98
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.8075, -88.29281
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: 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 rating72.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length660 ft (201.2 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2022)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
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$7 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), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

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

The structure is 660 ft (201.2 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Future SR158/US98 over Collins Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.