US Bridges

CR 118 over Burkhalter Creek

Good

Jackson County, Alabama · 1.2 MI SE JCT CR 326 · Structure no. 021589

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 118 over Burkhalter Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 118 over Burkhalter Creek in Jackson County, Alabama. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 52 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 105 by 2040. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCR 118
CrossesBurkhalter Creek
Location1.2 MI SE JCT CR 326
RouteCounty Highway 118
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.75929, -85.67427
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2020)
Projected traffic105 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$387,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 118 over Burkhalter Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is CR 118 over Burkhalter 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 CR 118 over Burkhalter Creek carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR 118 over Burkhalter Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 118 over Burkhalter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.