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County Road 18 over Bagwell Creek

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Dale County, Alabama · SEC-29 T-5-N R-25-E · Structure no. 013125

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
884
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 18 over Bagwell Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 18 over Bagwell Creek in Dale County, Alabama. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 69 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 884 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,310 by 2034. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 18
CrossesBagwell Creek
LocationSEC-29 T-5-N R-25-E
RouteCounty Highway 18
CountyDale County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.38139, -85.55826
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating49.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic884 (2001)
Projected traffic1,310 by 2034
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$421,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 18 over Bagwell Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is County Road 18 over Bagwell 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 January 2024.

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

About 884 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is County Road 18 over Bagwell Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 18 over Bagwell Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.