AL-18 over Deadwater Creek
GoodFayette County, Alabama · Deadwater Creek MP 39.61 · Structure no. 018398
- Built
- 2018
- 7 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 340 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
AL-18 over Deadwater Creek is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying AL-18 over Deadwater Creek in Fayette County, Alabama. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2040. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Deadwater Creek built?
It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.
What condition is AL-18 over Deadwater 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does AL-18 over Deadwater Creek carry?
About 1,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is AL-18 over Deadwater Creek?
The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns AL-18 over Deadwater Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.