US Bridges

County Road 18 over Spring Creek

Good

Bullock County, Alabama · Sec 10 T12 R24 · Structure no. 019590

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
58 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
215
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 18 over Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 18 over Spring Creek in Bullock County, Alabama. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 215 vehicles a day, projected to reach 320 by 2043. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 18
CrossesSpring Creek
LocationSec 10 T12 R24
RouteCounty Highway 18
CountyBullock County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.02831, -85.6169
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic215 (2023)
Projected traffic320 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$660,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 18 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 18 over Spring Creek 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does County Road 18 over Spring Creek carry?

About 215 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is County Road 18 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 18 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.