US Bridges

CR-118 over Jones Creek

Good

Coosa County, Alabama · 2.91 Miles NE of Lyle · Structure no. 014857

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
115
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-118 over Jones Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR-118 over Jones Creek in Coosa County, Alabama. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 115 vehicles a day, projected to reach 248 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-118
CrossesJones Creek
Location2.91 Miles NE of Lyle
RouteCounty Highway 18
CountyCoosa County
StateAlabama
Coordinates32.90487, -86.29775
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115 (2021)
Projected traffic248 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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$483,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-118 over Jones Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-118 over Jones 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 CR-118 over Jones Creek carry?

About 115 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is CR-118 over Jones Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns CR-118 over Jones Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.