US Bridges

AL-18 over Luxapallilia Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Alabama · 3.0 MI W of Fayette · Structure no. 015980

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
190 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,312
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

AL-18 over Luxapallilia Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying AL-18 over Luxapallilia Creek in Fayette County, Alabama. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 3,312 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,648 by 2041. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesAL-18
CrossesLuxapallilia Creek
Location3.0 MI W of Fayette
RouteState Highway 18
CountyFayette County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.71997, -87.87067
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.2 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.5 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,312 (2013)
Projected traffic3,648 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$3.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was AL-18 over Luxapallilia Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is AL-18 over Luxapallilia 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does AL-18 over Luxapallilia Creek carry?

About 3,312 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is AL-18 over Luxapallilia Creek?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns AL-18 over Luxapallilia Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.