AL-18 over Little Piney Creek
FairFayette County, Alabama · 1.5 MI W JCT AL-18 · Structure no. 000346
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,620
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
AL-18 over Little Piney Creek is a concrete culvert carrying AL-18 over Little Piney Creek in Fayette County, Alabama. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 1,620 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,977 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was AL-18 over Little Piney Creek built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.
What condition is AL-18 over Little Piney Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does AL-18 over Little Piney Creek carry?
About 1,620 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is AL-18 over Little Piney Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns AL-18 over Little Piney Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.