New US 98/SR 158
Carrying New US 98/SR 158 over BIG CREEK
0.1 MI E Glenwood RD, Mobile, Alabama
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: New US 98/SR 158
The New US 98/SR 158 bridge in Mobile, Alabama carries New US 98/SR 158 over BIG CREEK. It was built in 2008, making it 18 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2020, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 523.2 meters (1717 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 16,939 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Alabama bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 37.1 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How New US 98/SR 158 compares
Live comparison across Alabama.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 2008
- Last Reconstructed
- 2020
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 523.2 m (1717 ft)
- Deck Width
- 13.0 m (43 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 16,939 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 018683
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether New US 98/SR 158 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare New US 98/SR 158 against other structures in Mobile and across Alabama. Alabama bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for New US 98/SR 158?
New US 98/SR 158 in Mobile, Alabama has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is New US 98/SR 158 inspected?
New US 98/SR 158's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 16,939 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. New US 98/SR 158 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for New US 98/SR 158?
New US 98/SR 158 has an NBI inventory load rating of 37.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining New US 98/SR 158?
New US 98/SR 158 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is New US 98/SR 158 and does age affect safety?
New US 98/SR 158 was built in 2008, making it 18 years old and last reconstructed in 2020.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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