US Bridges

AL-18 over Branch of Luxapillia

Fair

Fayette County, Alabama · 4.0 MI W of Fayette · Structure no. 000630

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,220
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

AL-18 over Branch of Luxapillia is a concrete culvert carrying AL-18 over Branch of Luxapillia in Fayette County, Alabama. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 96 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 2,220 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,709 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesAL-18
CrossesBranch of Luxapillia
Location4.0 MI W of Fayette
RouteState Highway 18
CountyFayette County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.72625, -87.8874
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating96.7 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,220 (2020)
Projected traffic2,709 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$355,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was AL-18 over Branch of Luxapillia built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is AL-18 over Branch of Luxapillia 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 Branch of Luxapillia carry?

About 2,220 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is AL-18 over Branch of Luxapillia?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns AL-18 over Branch of Luxapillia?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.