AL-18 over North River
FairFayette County, Alabama · 0.2 MI E JCT SR 13 · Structure no. 013289
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 315 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,893
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
AL-18 over North River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying AL-18 over North River in Fayette County, Alabama. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 1,893 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,550 by 2040. The structure is 315 ft (95.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was AL-18 over North River built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is AL-18 over North River 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does AL-18 over North River carry?
About 1,893 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is AL-18 over North River?
The structure is 315 ft (95.9 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns AL-18 over North River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.